Substitute School Nurse

School Health Nurse

Employment Term: As Needed

Reports To: Coordinator of School Health or Building Principal

Experience Desired: One to three years' experience in the health care field, preferably pediatrics and/or community health.

Education Level: Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Certificates: A valid South Dakota Registered Nurse license, LPN or RN; CPR certified; Driver's License.

Clearances: Employment is contingent upon a Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance, paid for by the applicant.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Assess and manage illnesses and accidents of students.
• Administer medications and medical treatments as necessary.
• Report health conditions to parents/guardians and provide health counseling.
• Follow up on medical recommendations for students and report to teachers and appropriate school personnel.
• Review health status of students and staff with identified health problems and refer when necessary.
• Assist in the control of communicable diseases through preventative immunization programs, early detection, surveillance, and reporting of contagious diseases.
• Assist with Health Fairs for grades K-5.
• Assist with scoliosis screening for grades 5-9.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Coordinator of School Health or the Building Principal.

Other Requirements:

• Physical ability to assess vision, hearing, carry equipment and perform CPR.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must be able to provide physical assessment.
• Patience and a positive attitude toward people is essential.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality in all work assignments.
• Positive human relations skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 35 to 50 pounds intermittently during an eight hour day.
• Requires constant hearing, hand-eye and mind-eye coordination; intermittent speaking and walking.
• Requires frequent keyboarding, repetitive motions with the wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Standing, turning, and stooping are required.
• A valid South Dakota driver's license and the ability to drive a car.