Nurse Subsitute

Westbrook Public Schools Substitute School Nurse 2026-2027 School Year

Reports to: Principal, Director of Student Services

Hours per day: 7.5

Lunch: 30 minutes (paid)

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Summary: Administers medical assistance and first aid to students according to school health program procedures prescribed by the District. Performs routine counseling services; refers students and their parents to community agencies and professionals as appropriate. Maintains student health records.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelor's degree and registered nurse license supplemented by a minimum of two years of nursing experience, preferably in an educational setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of Connecticut; must possess CPR-AED and First Aid certifications. Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Requires the ability to read a variety of policy and procedure manuals, medical reference books, health records, etc.
• Requires the ability to enter data into a computer and prepare reports, correspondence, records, etc., with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
• Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence and to articulate information to others.
• Requires the ability to make independent judgments in the absence of supervisor; to acquire knowledge of topics related to school nursing
• Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give oral and written instructions; to teach and counsel students and staff.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying ages and educational/cultural backgrounds, and use medical terminology.
• Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are required. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a moderate degree, or to stress as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collects and reviews health records on all students, noting significant information, including allergies, medications, illnesses and health conditions; notifies teachers of all significant health problems of students they work with.
• Maintains accurate, complete and confidential health records of students using appropriate software.
• Obtains and maintains student immunization records: makes referrals to physicians as necessary.
• Informs Parents/Guardians of State Mandatory Physical and Immunizations requirements that need to be met for children to enter and remain in school.
• Denies entry to any student who is behind in Physical exams or Immunizations as according to State Law.
• Manages school health room; sees ill and injured students on a walk-in basis and handles medical emergencies.
• Communicates with all students and guardians effectively utilizing google translate and language line to speak with Spanish speaking and Portuguese speaking population to care for students.
• Records data in medical records and computer as appropriate.
• Notifies parents or physicians, as necessary, in cases requiring medical attention; summons an ambulance if necessary.
• Participates in the District's screening program for vision, hearing, and scoliosis and enters screening results in the computer: determines if further medical consultation or treatment is necessary or advisable; makes referrals and follows up with individual cases as needed.
• Monitors students for health problems, including lice infestation, elevated blood sugar levels, etc., and unmet health needs.
• Counsels and educates students about their health problems or conditions, disease prevention, hygiene and health maintenance. Provides health instruction, counseling and guidance to parents and staff on subjects such as first aid, emergency care procedures and special health problems.
• Dispensing prescription and non-prescription medications as directed by physician and parent/Guardian.
• Dispenses Rescue and Emergency medications per Specific MD orders and per Emergency Medication Standing Order per School's Medical Advisor.
• Looks for conditions which might indicate the presence of communicable diseases; alerts the medical advisor, faculty, parents, physicians and public health authorities when necessary.
• Communicates with Medical Advisor, writes and updates Standing orders and Emergency orders yearly and on an as needed basis.
• Assists in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse/sexual abuse/neglect.
• Develops individual health plans for students with handicaps or chronic health conditions; assists in identifying students with special needs.
• Develops individual health care plans for students with concussions and communicates the plan with all staff members who need this information. Communication with students' guardians and MD to plan for clearance and return to academics and athletics.
• Keeps student records up to date. Including entering the last medical physical date into the Arbitor athletic system.
• Approves or denies participation in sports in regards to last physical, injury or impact testing.
• Updates Arbitor system with applicable student health conditions that athletic staff and coaches should be aware of.
• Identifies and monitors students with extended illnesses/absences and corresponds with appropriate staff and parents/ guardians concerning illness/absence.
• Coordinates health and social services for students between school, family physician, hospitals and community agencies.
• Researches illnesses and diseases, and consults with other nurses and health care professionals to determine appropriate care at school.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA regulations concerning blood borne pathogens protocol.
• Participates in implementing a system for managing school emergencies and the conduct of actions to prevent both unintentional and intentional injury and/or disease occurrences.
• May serve as site coordinator for staff wellness programs; provides emergency care and first aid to staff as needed; provides referrals as appropriate.
• May serve as a member of the Schools Safety and Security Team.
• Orders and maintains inventory of health room medical supplies and equipment.
• Orders and maintains inventory of Standard and Emergency Medications.
• Prepares and distributes first aid kits for field trips and emergency situations; prepares and distributes mini-first aid kits for all staff members.
• Prepares Field Trip bags for trips including Health Care plans and medications for students.
• Ensures staff members complete Medication Administration training to take students on field trips.
• Maintains Quality control Logs for AED, Glucometers and Refrigerator.
• Maintains AEDs, & Stop the Bleed equipment and supplies.
• Compiles data for and prepares various reports and records required by the State school, District and other agencies.
• Reviews District policies and procedures for student care and recommends changes as appropriate to ensure the provision of quality health care.
• Performs routine administrative/office tasks as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, sending and receiving faxes, entering and retrieving computer data, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with the immediate supervisor, other school staff, District administrators and staff, professional peers, co-workers, students, parents, physicians, pharmacists, therapists, hospital personnel, other health care providers, social service agency personnel, various government agency personnel, sales representatives, and the general public.
• Operates various types of office equipment including a computer, printer, calculator, audio visual equipment, fax machine, copier and telephone, and a variety of medical instruments and equipment such as wheelchairs, sphygmomanometer. Stethoscope, otoscope, thermometer, nebulizer, audiometer, glucometer, etc..
• Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns and complaints from staff, parents, medical personnel and students regarding nursing services provided to students.
• Keeps abreast of developments and innovations in the profession; attends training, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc., to enhance job knowledge and skills.
• Assists with school registration events and procedures. Including State required physicals and immunizations.
• Sends and requests CHR's to Students new School (Transfers) in accordance with policy and with proper signed information releases/ permissions from parent/guardians.
• Keeps CHR's of Transferred and Graduated students in accordance with Connecticut State Library Public Records Administration.
• May teach growth and development classes for assigned grade(s) and provide related information to parents.
• May repair damaged eyeglasses as needed.
• Performs