Substitute/Float (PRN) School Nurse (after completing application, please contact Laci Bohan @ lbbohan@huntsville-isd.org)

Substitute/Float Nurse

Reports to: District Lead Nurse/Substitute Coordinator

Dept. /School: District-wide

Daily Pay: $82 Per Day (LVN); $90 Per Day (RN)

Date Revised: October 2019

Primary Purpose: The Substitute Nurse provides health services and minor first aid to students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: Valid LVN/RN license issued by the Texas Board of Nursing; RN license preferred

Current CPR certification

Current AED certification

Special Knowledge/Skills: Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects; and basic first aid

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

File maintenance skills

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Preferred Experience: One year experience in health-related position, including contact with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide temporary emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to district policy and procedures.
• Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
• Administer medication to students according to board policy and district procedures; maintain accurate log of medications dispensed.
• Assist with screening activities including measuring height and weight.
• Escort students to and from health room and assist students with disabilities as necessary.
• Use universal precautions procedures when cleaning all body spills and providing care.
• Maintain daily log of health office activities, including reportable accidents, communicable disease data, and referrals to school nurse.
• Record information on student health records.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
• Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Keep nurse's office clean and sanitary.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• LVN's will refer any nursing care questions to the RN supervisor which are outside the LVN scope of practice.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Working Conditions:

Equipment Used: Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, audiometer, vision screening equipment, basic clinic equipment, and copier.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases