Substitute School Nurse Pool

Substitute School Nurse

To provide health related services to students at assigned school(s) and assist with providing instruction for teachers and staff concerning various medical conditions/needs of students.

Minimum Qualifications :

Certification/License:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Proficient Skills:

Written and Oral Communication

Planning

Organization

Description Of Duties :

Accessible to students and staff when questions or concerns occur.

Assist in hearing/vision/dental/nutrition screenings and follow-up as needed.

Administration of medication to students.

Coordinate with County School Nurse to participate in kindergarten registration.

If assigned to a middle school, assist County School Nurse in the scoliosis screening of middle school students.

Assist County School Nurse in coordinating health fairs for students and/or faculty as requested.

Assist County School Nurse in providing appropriate training to teachers and staff in universal precautions, medical conditions and delegated medical procedures.

Maintains records and reports for all students who have a health related condition and provide assistance to students and/or parents as needed.

Maintain a daily clinic log of student visits.

Ensure that all schools use proper forms, permission slips, and schedules for dispensing medication.

Assist County School Nurse in the annual review of immunization records of all students in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and sixth grades.

Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.