Substitute Nurse

Position: Substitute Nurse (on-going)
Location: Rogersville

Job Title: NURSE

Department: Health Services

Reports to: Director of Health Services, Principal, Assistant Superintendent

Classification: Exempt (RN);
Non-Exempt (LPN) / Support Staff

Employment:
Substitute/ At-will

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the board's policy on evaluation of support staff personnel.

SUMMARY

This position provides 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Demonstrates knowledge of basic first aid and safety procedures

Demonstrates knowledge of CPR, Heimlich maneuver and other emergency procedures

Aids in prevention and control of communicable diseases

Maintains a calm environment during emergency situations

Inventories and orders medical supplies

Informs principal of severe injuries, accident-prone areas and serious health concerns within the school and its environment

Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate screening procedures and equipment used for scoliosis, blood pressure, height, weight, vision and hearing

Schedules and completes screening procedures

Refers parents to appropriate community agencies based upon the screening results

Contacts parents for follow-up about screening results as needed

Listens to, gives medical advice and psychological support to student health concerns including pregnancy, sexual activity, eating disorders, and drug and alcohol abuse

Maintains current knowledge of medications, side effects, storage, preparation and administration

Teaches safe administration of medications to designated personnel

Demonstrates knowledge of current medical equipment and procedures for all students

Administer medications in a safe, controlled environment

Monitors student compliance with state immunization laws

Maintains accurate and current health information on all students to ensure the timely management of incoming and outgoing records

Provides medical information regarding students health history to principal and staff

Provides medical information regarding medication to local physicians and agencies

Contributes appropriate medical information toward Special Service I.E.P.'s

Makes parent contact about student's frequent physical complaints and/or frequent trips to nurse's office

Makes home visits when indicated

schedules and attends parent conferences for student health problems

Initiates referrals and follow-up relevant to the student's health needs

Reports suspected child abuse to the state hot-line

Demonstrates knowledge of subject information

Provides classroom presentation upon teacher requests

Demonstrates knowledge of obtaining outside resources

Provides individual health instruction

Provides information and/or materials to parents about various health concerns such as head lice, pink eye, chicken pox, etc.

Helps formulate school health policies

Upholds school board policies regarding health matters

Maintains confidential nature of all school-related matters.

Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor or Superintendent.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Supervises students under care at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

Background Checks

Clearance on all background checks required by law that is satisfactory to the Administration.

Education/Experience

Valid license to practice as a nurse.

Experience in public health nursing preferably in a school district.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Basic First Aid training and CPR/AED certified.

Physically capable of assisting students with health care needs that may require lifting, positioning, transferring, restraining, or transporting within the school environment and during school events.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Language, Computation, Reasoning, Technology, Additional Skills and Abilities

The ability to read, write, and communicate fluently are required. Minimal math skills are required. The ability to investigate, fact find, and problem-solve are needed qualifications. Employee must be able to interpret and follow directions. As well as, operate proficiently hardware and/or software specific to employment.

Additional Skills and Abilities

Identify needs of individual students and to adapt accordingly. Establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents. Perform multiple tasks simultaneously.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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