Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School NurseProvide overall leadership and coordination of the district health care services. Includes clinical assessments of students and staff; offers clinical nursing care services, as appropriate; secures and administers student medications; maintenance and review of student health care records, including immunization compliance; provides health care education to students and staffEssential FunctionsConduct hearing, vision, scoliosis, and blood pressure screenings, and make referrals as appropriateMaintain up-to-date health records for studentsAssume responsibility for injured, ill students, and diabetic students.Act as health consultant for teachers, students, curriculum, school, health and community agenciesAct as liaison between school district and the medical communityAuthorize exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseasesDispense medication or delegate according to Ohio Revised Code with appropriate training, demonstrations, supervision, and evaluationMust be available for emergencies in the K-12 buildingAssist in disease control programs by enforcing local and state immunization laws, screening for lice and other communicable diseasesAssist with individual health care plans for students with special health care needs, and in-service staff as neededMonitor school environment for safetyAct as consultant, health educator and counselor to promote disease prevention and healthy lifestyles for students, staff and parentsProvide leadership for school and community health issuesAct as student advocateKeep records and emergency contact information updatedAssist the administration in implementing all procedures and rules governing student life and conductObserve ethics of the nursing profession; exhibit professional behavior, emotional stability and sound judgment, and maintain confidentialityIdentify nursing tasks appropriate to delegate in the individual situation, and provide procedural guidelines for orientation and training, return demonstration and documentation, schedule for supervision, and ongoing evaluationProvide staff with necessary student health information on an "as needed" to know basis, e.g., health restriction listReport all cases of child abuse and neglect to the proper authoritiesMake contacts with the public with tact and diplomacyMaintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., medical records, prescription medicine, IEP'sInteract in a positive manner with staff, students and parentsPromote good public relationsAttend meetings and in-services as requiredEnsure safety of studentsProvide counsel and assistance to teachers toward the solution of instructional problems, and in locating and securing various types of educational materialsParticipate in local and state seminarsPurchase all necessary medical supplies, materials and equipment for the districtCoordinate the activities related to the school nursing programAttend meetings and in-services as requiredOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesRefer students in need of medical and dental care to the proper local agencyProvide individual and group health counseling to students and parentsCoordinate dental health program and screeningsCoordinate and conduct adolescent development and HIV/AIDS educationSchedule blood borne pathogens in-services for districtAct as CPR instructor for staff and studentsPlan and coordinate elementary and high school health fairsSchedule times for federal, state and local board of education required testing, IEP completion, annual review and placement meetingsCoordinate and supervise local, county, state, and federal assistance and grant programs, e.g., district testing, special education units; secure and distribute necessary test formsProvide counsel and assistance to teachers in testing and writing IEP'sAssist in the preparation of budgets pertaining to special education servicesServe as liaison between school district and county board of education office, and other educational entitiesServe as a role model for studentsRespond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate mannerPerform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent/designeeQualificationsBachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or universityOne to four years related experienceN. licensed by the Ohio Board of NursingCertification in CPRRequired Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to work effectively with othersAbility to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writingEffective, active listening skillsOrganizational and problem solving skillsNursing procedures as covered by Ohio Revised Code 4723.28 and national standards of school nursing practiceGeneral operating knowledge of computers and related softwareEquipment OperatedComputerAudiometerSphygmomanometerVision acuity screenWheelchairMotor vehicleEye chartTelephoneCalculatorCopy machineFax machineScalesStethoscopeAdditional Working ConditionsOccasional requirement to travel, both daily and overnightOccasional weekend/evening/summer workFrequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissueFrequent interaction among unruly childrenOccasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditionsOccasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds, e.g., paper boxes, deliveries of supplies and equipmentOccasional repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, typing, calculator, writingFrequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoopThe job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent. The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent's supervisor, appointing authority.