26/27 Substitute School Nurse (classified)

School Nurse

This assignment provides first aid and administers authorized prescribed health treatments to people on school premise. Develops, organizes and coordinates school health services in the areas of student assessment, intervention, health counseling and health education and serves as liaison with private physicians and community agencies.

Essential Functions

• Administer first aid, authorized health treatments, and CPR/AED in accordance with established procedures to students, staff and persons on school ground
• Administer medications as prescribed by physician and allowed by state regulation, which may include:
• Administration of insulin, Diastat, etc.
• Tube Feeding
• Blood Sugar Monitoring
• Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC)
• Oxygen Management
• Oral suctioning
• Vital sign documentation
• May be asked to teach these procedures
• Prepare medications and medical treatments as prescribed by physician for field trips as allowed by state regulation
• Maintain security of all medication
• Prepare individual Health Care Plans and medically based 504 plan
• May assist with physical therapy and occupational therapy routines, after training and then supervised by specialist, if applicable. Tasks may include, but are not limited to:
• Transferring/lifting of student and use of adaptive equipment
• Positioning and facilitation of movement and range of motion
• Splint or Orthotic placement/removal
• Assistance with activities of daily living (e, feeding)
• Maintain orderly and clean health room and maintain necessary health records (i.e., immunizations, health room visits, et)
• Provide medical/health/developmental information in Special Education evaluations
• Maintain adequate health room supplies
• Office duties such as updating and maintaining student record Assure that all records are kept in compliance with state regulations.
• Communicate with parents, physicians and staff regularly regarding medication and first aid and notify parent when medication refill is required.
• Fulfill assigned role in Emergency Preparedness Plan
• May assist with diapering
• May be required to ride the bus with medically fragile children
• Duties directly related to purpose of job.

Qualification Requirements

• Current Washington State LPN or Registered Nurse License
• Must have current First Aid Certification and CPR card.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have basic computer skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm in crisis or emergency situations.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Ability to deal compassionately with a variety of students.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties in accordance with all district and state requirements and policies.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works inside and is exposed to infection (germs/bacteria/viruses). The employee must occasionally, but essentially, work outside and is exposed to gases, fumes, sprays, etc.