Substitute - Nurse

Job Title

Texas Registered Nurse

The following qualifications are required:

• Texas Registered Nurse license required; Bachelor's degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university preferred; Associate's degree accepted with appropriate pediatric work experience.
• Applicant must possess the appropriate licensure and credentials as defined by the State of Texas.
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand the English language.

Terms of employment:

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

Salary:

$110.00/day

Essential functions:

• Provide emergency care for the ill or injured, using first aid procedures, and obtaining necessary assistance in cases of serious trauma and/or illness.
• Provide daily care of students with medical problems in the school setting, by carrying out or assisting with special procedures.
• Provide referrals and follow-up for identified health problems as necessary to attain optimum health for each student.
• Maintain accurate and complete health records on each student including immunization records, health history, screening results, referral, and follow-up information.
• Adhere to the Texas immunization law securing records on each student and to update as necessary on electronic medical records.
• Control communicable diseases (excluding and re-admission); notifying the health department of all reportable diseases.
• Dispense medication according to state law and district policy.
• Promote health education in the clinic, in the classroom and with the teacher by providing support and resources to meet the curriculum needs.
• Provide health counseling for students with health problems, cooperating with principals, teachers, counselors, family physicians and other agencies.
• Actively support the philosophy of the school district and the total school program.
• Communicate effectively with the principal in interpreting and implementing policies, laws, and procedures of the health services program.
• To perform other duties and functions as assigned.

Working conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

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Application Information:

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