Substitute Nurse and Health Clinic Staff

Student Health Services

In accordance with Virginia School Health Guidelines, Student Health Services provides care to ill and injured students, administers medication, performs vision and hearing screenings, trains school personnel to safely care for students with medical concerns, and reviews physicals and immunizations for school entrance. Health Office personnel manage the day-to-day care of students with health concerns, maintain information about the health and medical needs of all students, communicate with parents and staff, and encourage good hygiene practices for students and staff. Substitute Nurses serve to support the health clinic office or school nurse.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Renders limited first aid; checks temperatures; contacts parents and school personnel as necessary regarding medical issues.
• Administers routine prescription and non-prescription medicines, as well as emergency medication to prevent anaphylaxis, per the school district's medication policy and documents appropriately in the computer.
• Manages daily care of students with chronic medical concerns according to the individualized health care plans.
• Documents student clinic visits and care provided daily on the computer; initiates and completes injury/incident reports as required.
• Maintains an organized clinic with necessary items to provide routine first aid and respond to emergencies.
• May perform state-mandated screenings and prepare reports.
• Provides direct nursing service for routine and emergency situations and prepares and maintains medical records.
• Applies considerable judgment and interpretation in unusual or nonstandard situations.
• Confers with and advises school administrators regarding student health issues, including student medical concerns, parent medical concerns, health emergency procedures, and special education needs.
• Collaborates with parents, medical providers, and LCPS staff to manage health issues safely and appropriately at school.
• Performs related work as required.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education/Certification

• Current Virginia or Compact license as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Current BLS CPR/AED

Experience

• Prior health care-related experience will be evaluated to determine applicable substitute placement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and practice of standard first aid and basic health practices.
• Knowledge of basic computer and data entry skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with students requiring health assistance; to communicate effectively orally and in writing; to work cooperatively with others. Knowledge of nursing and health care practices as applied to children and youth.
• Ability to provide effective nursing and related health services for students, to keep abreast of medical practices in the field, to deal effectively with students requiring health assistance, to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to follow oral and written directives and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents in English.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.

Organizational Relationship

The health offices of High School, Middle School, and Title 1 Elementary Schools are each staffed by a full-time RN.

Terms of Employment

Substitutes are employed on an at-will basis and are not considered contractual employees

Substitute Compensation:

• The pay rate is dependent upon the substitute assignment.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Loudoun County School Board seeks to cultivate a high-performing team of professionals focused on its mission and goals. The School Board values merit and excellence within its workforce and encourages the highest levels of professionalism for all its employees. The School Board also recognizes and values the diversity of the students and broader community it serves and encourages diversity within its workforce. The Loudoun County School Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The School Board does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees on the basis of actual or perceived race, national origin, ancestry, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any basis protected by law.

ADA Accommodations Disclosure

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Loudoun County Public Schools is required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified employees with disabilities, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship. Qualified employees are those who hold the necessary education, skills, and experience for the job; and who can perform its essential responsibilities, with or without an accommodation