SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL HEALTH NURSE

Substitute School Nurse JobID: 4520

Substitute School Nurse

Supervisor: Building Administrator, Director of Student Services, Superintendent of Schools

To provide the highest level of education possible to each student by identification of health related barriers and implementing appropriate modification/interventions to reduce/eliminate those barriers and provide optimal level of health and well being to staff and students through the practice and teaching of preventative health measures and increase awareness of wellness in the school environment.

referrals, development of care plans, consultations, medication administration, daily treatments, emergency triage and protocol) of students and staff who present to the nurses office while maintaining confidentiality consistent with nurses professional code of ethics and FDCS policy.

Activates and implements the emergency plan for emergency situations as per FDCS policy.

Documents and files screening results, daily visits, health histories, mandated reportings, consultations, referrals, staffings, accident reports and any health related information as mandated by FDCS policy.

Consultation, implementation, and collaboration with AEA, health coordinator, superintendent, building administrator, community agencies, and staff to provide educational opportunities to staff, students, parents, nurses, and community as indicated by assessment of need, individual situations, and circumstances of each individual school.

Organizes, plans, educates, evaluates and documents the instruction of staff and collaborates, consults, and serves as a resource person with students, parents, medical personnel, community resources, staff and administration in the implementation of a total health program promoting optimal levels of health and well being.

Nurse shall perform, assist with, or implement any other duties, within the legal parameters of nurses licensure, as requested by administration.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal and other central office administrators as designated by the superintendent.

Current Registered Nurse License required.

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field preferred.

Must meet qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations.

Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting desirable.

Works in indoor and outdoor environments.

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The Fort Dodge Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. The District does not discriminate in its employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or related condition, or disability. In keeping with the law, the Board considers the veteran status of applicants. Questions or complaints about equal employment opportunity or affirmative action may be directed to the Affirmative Action and EEO Compliance Officer, Roger Porter, Director of School Safety and Security, Fort Dodge Community School District, 800 N 32nd Street, Fort Dodge, IA 50501, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.