Substitute School Nurse

Qualifications:

• LPN
• Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing with a current good standing Tennessee Practical Nursing License or other legal credential required
• Current certification in CPR BLS for Healthcare Provider
• 3 years of nursing experience (pediatric experience is a plus)
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
• Critical thinking skills
• Overseeing medication administration, health care procedures, and the development of healthcare plans
• Overseeing vision, hearing, body mass index, and mental health screening procedures
• Proficiency in enteral feedings, catheterizations, and diabetic monitoring preferred
• Physical ability to endure extended periods of standing, walking, running, sitting and/or stair climbing. Ability to push/lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel preferred
• Ability to communicate with teachers/parents/children
• Professional appearance
• Dependable transportation to site

Reports to:

• Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

• Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, sight and hearing testing as directed by Health Services.
• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Instructs teachers on screening students for health defects.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Implements Board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
• Performs job duties under the supervision of Registered Nurse.
• Perform responsibilities according to the Nurse Practice Act and Roane County Schools Policy and Procedure Manual.

Terms of Employment:

• 10 month year