Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse FY2526_108

Reports to: Head Nurse and Building Principal

School/Building: District Wide

Daily Rate of Pay: $180

Purpose

To enhance the educational process by maximizing the health and well-being physically, intellectually, socially, and emotionally of school-aged children and adolescents enrolled in the Belgrade School District.

Essential Job Duties

• Manage school health services program in each assigned school.
• Provides basic health care to students, including basic first aid and emergency care for ill and injured student(s).
• Evaluates ill students in accordance to district policies and procedures, and makes parent contact as necessary.
• Perform skilled nursing procedures including planning, training, monitoring, and supervision of students under care.
• Provides student instruction on nutrition, hygiene, grooming, weight control, health promotion, first aid, disease prevention, substance abuse, and related health concerns.
• Maintains accurate health records for each student, including immunizations, mandated health screenings, emergency contact information, and medical history as reported by the parent and health care provider.
• Administer medication, following the district medication policy and physician orders
• Accurately record office visits, medication administration, vision and hearing screenings, and health related concerns.
• Maintain accurate medication logs, medication administration forms, and medication disposal records.
• Review health screening information and record information into the student's health record.
• Update immunization records and follow state immunization guidelines to ensure immunization compliance.
• Conduct vision and hearing screening.
• Interpret health findings for educational staff regarding the impact of health concerns on learning and accommodations required at school. Implement health education programs designed to promote student health and well-being.
• Communicate, educate, and/or instruct school staff regarding information and interventions as outlined in individual health care plans.
• Participate on Individual Education Plan (IEP) teams for students with health/sensory/physical concerns or impairments that may interfere with learning including providing special education related services (direct and/or indirect) in the area of health/physical when needed.
• Manage the care of individual students with special health needs and/or mental health needs through assessment, planning, and evaluation; Make observations and assesses condition; implements health care plan for each student referred; counsels with student, parents, and/or teachers about health concerns.
• Utilize and promote optimal communication between the family, school, physician, and/or community agencies.
• Performs routine health screenings for students; Conduct health reviews and school nurse health assessments (when necessary) on students being evaluated for special education or receiving special education services.
• Keeps logs of visits and care given.
• Ensures adequate and proper medical supplies are available.
• Receive and carry out verbal or written orders from medical doctors.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, health associates, and the general public.
• Assist students and families in obtaining health care in the community by referrals to appropriate agencies.
• Conduct staff trainings on health related topics
• Utilize the nursing process in response to referrals from schools to initiate a plan of action for resolving health problems.
• Collaborate with community health agencies concerning health issues.
• Participate in educational programs designed to increase knowledge and enhance the quality of nursing care.
• Participate as a member of multi-disciplinary committees, when requested by the Director of Special Education/Special Services or the Building Principal.
• Orient, provide training, and document skills of school personnel providing health services to students.
• Perform other duties/tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the common medical practices, procedures and techniques associated with a standard physical examination.
• Thorough knowledge of the preliminary diagnosis of medical problems and the administration of medications related to treatment and first aid.
• Knowledge of computer applications and medical technology as related to specific job functions.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures related to school medical services.
• Knowledge to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge and ability to perform computer operation/skills.
• Knowledge of the concepts of grammar and punctuation.
• Advanced knowledge of Windows software programs, Word, Outlook, Excel, etc.
• Working knowledge of school systems.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
• Ability to be flexible, handle a variety of tasks, and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to follow technical oral and written instructions in exact detail.
• Ability to administer medications and apply therapeutic treatments as required.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate and applicable reports, records and files.
• Ability to interpret a variety of written or oral instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in writing or orally.
• Ability to handle and manage stressful situations.
• Ability to effectively manage time and responsibilities.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to make sound decisions and recommend changes.
• Ability to be flexible to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment and job related equipment.
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals, students and/or groups.
• Ability to effectively problem solve to identify issues, interpret data and implement Action-plans.
• Ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups, students, parents, staff and establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to maintain and manage confidentiality and use discretion related to employment and student matters.
• Ability to set priorities, work as part of a team and work with and manage frequent interruptions.
• Ability to problem solve to analyze issue.
• Ability to manage time, independent prioritize work and responsibilities and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all District requirements and Board policies.
• Skill in adhering to safety practices.

Required Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited university or college.
2. Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) from the Montana Board of Nursing.
3. Successful experience working as a nurse.
4. Current CPR Certification for the Healthcare Professional.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous school health office experience.

Necessary Special Requirements: