Substitute Nurse

STATUS:
Substitute, as needed

REPORTS TO:

Principal, Director of Nursing

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the District Schools.

QUALIFICATIONS/

EDUCATION:

* RN in the State of Missouri

* Graduate from an accredited nursing school.

* Currently registered in the State of Missouri.

* CPR/AED certified

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Conducts school health services including assisting the school doctor and in physical examinations, and tests for vision, hearing and scoliosis.

* Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students and reports to the school principal those students in compliance with health requirements.

* Administers medication and first aid as necessary per established procedures.

* Makes notification to parents of students who may be in need of additional medical and dental services.

* Participates with school staff in developing and implementing a total school health program.

* Prepares and submits in a timely manner necessary reports.

* Participates in in-service training programs.

* Requisition s supplies as needed through the Director of Nursing.

* Maintains a record of students and staff who have been seen and/or treated by school nurse.

* Advises school personnel in regard to health matters related to students in the school.

* Arranges for substitutes when nursing staff is absent.

* Schedules school doctor's visits to schools for physicals (student and employee).

* Organizes CPR classes and the distribution of flu vaccines as needed.

* Prepares communications to be sent home to parents as needed.

The Fox C-6 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.