Substitute nurse

Position Type:

Substitute/Substitute Nurse / Nurse Assistant

Date Posted:

8/17/2023

Location:

Oak Hills Local School District-Board Office

Date Available:

Ongoing

Closing Date:

None

District:

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We are looking for sub nurses to fill in throughout the year.

OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:

NURSE ATTENDANT

REPORTS TO:

Assigned administrator/supervisor

JOB OBJECTIVE:
Provides personal assistance that help students benefit from the educational program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment. LPN or RN is required.

* Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).

* Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).

* Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.

* Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively.

* Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.

* Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.

* Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

NOTE:

Position requires successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR, and/or

first aid training as a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides assistance consistent with mandated requirements that enable students with disabilities to

participate in the educational program.

* Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.

* Performs student support services that may include assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc.

* Learns about individual students needs from available resources (e.g., staff, parent/guardian, etc.).

* Acquires basic communication skills that support student needs (e.g., communication boards, sign language, finger spelling, etc.).

* Helps incorporate IEP activities into classroom activities. Provides accommodations as directed (e.g., reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).

* Sets up classroom equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.).

* Responds to student requests for assistance. Supports an inclusive educational environment.

* Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.

* Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.).

* Assists students with personal care (e.g., catheterization, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.) as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures.

* Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed.

* Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).

* Renders basic first aid and administers student medications when a school nurse is not available.

* Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives.

* Works with the classroom teacher to address student behavior problems.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

* Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.

* Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.

* Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.

* Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

* Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.

* Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.

* Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Maintains open/effective communications.

* Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.

* Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.

* Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.

* Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.

* Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.

* Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

* Attends training/in-service programs as directed.

* Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements.

* Keeps current with advances in…