Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse

Madison County Schools School Health Department - Richmond, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

Job Details

Job ID: 5019747

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 01, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE

REPORTS TO: District Nurse or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS: Non-Exempt

APPROVED: ?

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform specialized work including various nursing procedures within scope of practice relating to students in a school setting and public health population-centered activities. Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Reviews with the principal or department head all plans and schedules to be followed during the day.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school to which assigned.
• Nursing Assessment of health problems with referral to Local Health Care Provider as needed.
• Case management of students with Chronic Health Care Needs and those needing Emergency Action Plans, which may include treatment and coverage of diabetics, seizures, asthma and severe allergic reactions, etc.
• KDE-Special Education mandated screenings.
• Immunization Consultation for Compliance.
• Medication delegation and training, which includes log review, follow-up and oversight.
• Health Condition Inventory with documentation in Infinite Campus and condition flags placed and updated for students with health conditions.
• Vision screenings for IEP/ARCs, as time permits.
• Communicable Disease Surveillance.
• Provides patient education/teaching on a variety of preventive health topics.
• Responsible for electronic medical documentation in Infinite Campus following program standards.
• Assures patient or legal guardian consent for treatment and release of information signatures when indicated, following program standards.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN).
• One year pediatric clinical work experience preferred.
• Preference may be given to nurses who have worked as a school nurse in the state of Kentucky and have completed the Kentucky Department of Public Health PEDIATRIC WELL CHILD TRAINING.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (ALL):

• Valid Kentucky RN License.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.26 to $37.57 Per Hour

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