Substitute School Nurse

SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE Purpose Statement The substitute school nurse role is essential for the health and safety of students and staff. Primary responsibilities include assessing the health needs of students; working collaboratively with parents and health care providers; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent and confidentiality; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment. This job reports to Principal. Functions Evaluates the health needs of students. Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment. Responds to emergency medical situations (e.g. severe falls, prescription reactions, bleeding) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow‑up action. Essential Functions Performs within the scope of the nursing practice act for the purpose of ensuring compliance with legal and medical professional standards. Assesses and provides for the critical needs of the students. Administers a variety of medical procedures consistent with authorized certification and medical professional standards for the School Nurse (e.g. first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments, oral suctioning, catheterization) for the purpose of providing appropriate care for students. Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements. Maintains student’s confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards. Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow‑up. Reports health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g. fights, suspected child or substance abuse, contagious diseases) for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment, and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines. Responsibilities Working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods. Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job’s functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the organization’s services. Continuing Education / Training Annual Training and Inservice. Qualifications Bilingual Preferred But Not Required. Clearances: Criminal Justice; Fingerprint/Background Clearance; Sexual Misconduct Background Check. Certificates & Licenses: Valid RN or LPN License; BSN Preferred But Not Required; Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr