Substitute School Nurse

Overview

Job Title:

Substitute School Nurse – Registered Nurse

Department:
Health Services

Pay Grade:
Nurse Salary Schedule/Substitute Compensation

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports to:

Director III - Health Services

Responsible for providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for overseeing the individual health needs of students; implementing health care plans directed by physicians; ensuring district health care practices comply with the laws relating to student health issues; providing appropriate immediate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students. Serve as a health care resource to teachers, staff, and administrators;

conducting mandated health screenings; identifying health problems for referral to appropriate parties for proper follow-up treatment; and promoting an optimal level of wellness for students and staff.

• Administer mandated screenings referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Administer first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assess situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Collaborate with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies promoting and/or securing student health services; providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Develop individual student care plans addressing students' health needs; providing direction to site personnel and/or and implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.
• Assist with enrollment (immunizations, medical history).
• Input student health care records into student information system maintaining accurate up to date information.
• Maintain student's confidential files and records providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Maintain contact with parents/guardians advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Monitor student with chronic illnesses and/or referred for illness and/or injury attending to their immediate health care concerns, initiating follow-up care and assisting the child in achieving the highest functional level.
• Order health care equipment and supplies maintaining inventory and ensuring availability of required items.
• Participate in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars gathering, conveying, and/or sharing information on student’s health needs, service delivery, and educational programs; and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Prepare a wide variety of written materials documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.
• Provide training on a variety of health related subjects promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Refer students requiring additional medical attention providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Report health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Research a variety of topics relating to health and medical care providing information to staff, students, parents, and the public.
• Respond to emergency medical situations ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Respond to a wide variety of inquiries from parents, students, staff, and/or outside agencies counseling, resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
• Serve as a liaison for doctors, parents, community agencies and/or staff providing and/or gathering information and assuring access and continuity of health care of students.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Education and Experience

• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university for N120.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university for N130.
• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university for N140.
• Minimum of two (2) years of job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

• Must be CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Must have Missouri State Nursing License.
• Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
• Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include health standards and hazards;…