Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse PRN-RN

The primary function of the Substitute School Nurse PRN-RN is to provide primary health and emergency care to students, promote wellness and serve as a resource for health concerns in the school setting.

The Substitute School Nurse PRN-RN will work on an as needed basis.

The Substitute School Nurse PRN-RN will report directly to the Building Administrator and District Nurse.

The Substitute School Nurse PRN-RN must be a professional registered nurse currently licensed to practice in Nebraska. They must also be currently certified in first aid and CPR.

Specific job functions include:

• Knows and complies with district policies, rules, and procedures.
• Notifies parents when students are sick.
• Provides first aid to students and staff according to basic first aid procedures, utilizing proper techniques.
• Provides medication to students according to district policy and in compliance with the Medication Administration Act, maintaining accurate documentation and accurate inventory counts of individual medications.
• Performs or assists with procedures as delegated and supervised by the district nurse.
• Prioritizes the needs of students presenting at the health office.
• Consults with the district nurse in determining appropriate care for a student. Promotes student attendance in the classroom by determining when return to the classroom is appropriate.
• Familiarizes themselves with the needs of students with individualized health concerns.
• Maintains and protects confidentiality and privacy of all persons served in the health room and refers requests for information to the school nurse.
• Communicates effectively with parents and staff on matters of illness, accidents, and policies of Springfield Platteview Community Schools.
• Promotes healthy habits in the school environments through proper hand washing, environmental decontamination and other necessary precautions.
• Maintains a safe, clean, and organized health room as directed by the school nurse.