Substitute Nurse

Substitute Nurse

To provide coverage of school health rooms when permanent nursing staff are unavailable. To provide occasional additional support to FT school nurses during high volume screenings or other specific practices that require more than one nurse. The substitute nurse is a currently licensed, CPR certified registered nurse who assumes the duties of the school nurse by providing routine and urgent nursing care for students and staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work in any public school setting as needed, preschool – high school.
• Deliver care to students, staff and visitors based on the nursing process.
• Communicate health information to parents in a timely manner.
• Communicate health information to staff who have a "need-to-know."
• Conduct vision, hearing, postural and BMI screening according to city policy and state regulations.
• Manage a Medication Administration Program according to city policy and state regulations.
• Provide ongoing health counseling with students, parents and school personnel.
• Implement individualized health care plans.
• Provide case management services.
• Collaborate with students, families, school staff, community and other providers in providing student care.
• Collaborate with students, families, school staff and providers to manage students with concussions.
• Be alert to warning signs and symptoms of behavioral health issues including depression and suicidality and make referrals, participate in screening and follow established procedures.
• Confirm student eligibility for sports participation.
• Assist students and families to obtain health care insurance.
• Review immunization status for all students to ensure compliance with MA DPH regulations.
• Report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Maintain a professional and safe health room.
• Maintain a daily record of all health room visits.
• Maintain cumulative health records for all students.
• Document each time care is planned or delivered to a student.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse.
• CPR Certified.
• BSN Preferred
• Experience in a school based or pediatric setting helpful.
• Ability to multitask and problem solve independently.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent clinical knowledge with ability to make independent clinical judgements in fast paced environment.