Substitute Nurse (RN)

Substitute Nurse (RN)

Serve as a Substitute Nurse (RN) in the absence of the regular Nurse (RN). Provide leadership and health services within the assigned campus through the implementation of school health programs guidelines, including the promotion of good health practices and health education, making it possible for every eligible child to attend school.

Graduation from an accredited professional nursing education program; Current Texas RN license to practice professional nursing issued Board of Nurse Examiners; Certified in CPR, vision, hearing and spinal screening preferred; Ability to conduct in-service/staff development training and student instruction; Nursing practice experience in a public school, public health or related setting preferred.

Practice within the defined limits of the Texas Nurse Practice Act and the American Nurses Association standards of nursing practice. Comply with Texas Department of Health Regulations, Texas Education Agency and UISD Policy. Plan, coordinate and conduct screening procedures including referrals and follow-up activities for students as required by the UISD School Health Program. Assist parents/guardian in obtaining corrective care and coordinates with other staff members to make necessary adjustments in students' program, i.e. and seating arrangement, bathroom privileges, early class dismissal. Render first aid, emergency care for sick or injured student/staff and makes appropriate referrals as per UISD practice guidelines and policies. Provide supervision of sick and injured students until they can be placed in the care of the parent/guardian. Secure medical care for students/staff in emergency cases if parents or emergency contacts cannot be reached. Interpret health information and policies to teachers, students, parents, doctors and the community. Administer medication according to the UISD Medication Policy, FFAC (Legal). Maintain adequate and up-to-date supplies in the school health clinic setting. Perform campus Sanitation Reviews as instituted by School Health Program guidelines and report's findings to SHP Coordinator, SSCO, head custodian and cafeteria manager. Attend School Health Program staff meetings and professional growth activities. Review, evaluate and maintain accurate immunization data on all UISD students as established by the Texas Department of Health and local District policy. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete clinic records through documentation on student health records. Compile and submit reports on a timely basis as established by School Health Program guidelines. Maintain emergency treatment record for each student enrolled within the assigned campus. Participate in classroom teaching activities as established by School Health Program Health teaching guidelines. Serve as resource person for students, parents, teachers, and the community. Maintain confidentiality of medical information. Contribute to staff development of school staff and serves as a resource in both planning and teaching capacity. Maintain communication with principal and School Health Program Director in regards to health problems and related matters. Participate on the Admission, Review and Dismissal Committee, Crisis Team, child abuse situations and other school committees as requested. Supervise, in-service, evaluate and train LVN's. Nurse Aide's and other designated school staff in established clinic procedures, i.e. medication administration, gastrostomy, tube feeding, catheterizations. Establish plan of care for the medically fragile child. Perform other duties as assigned, which fall within the scope of the RN Nurse Practice Act.

Ability to communicate effectively both (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; coordinate campus functions; maintain emotional control under stress. May be required to carry or move equipment; must be able to access students/staff in all school areas; may perform duties outdoors; biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Some bending, lifting and stooping while performing job related functions.