Substitute Nurse

Seniority level:
Entry level

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Health Care Provider

• Any combination equivalent to:
  Licensed registered nurse and two years comprehensive nursing experience.
• First Aid and BLS CPR certified
• Knowledge of various health‑screening practices, procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of record‑keeping techniques
• Knowledge of policies and objectives of assigned program and activities
• Knowledge of interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Knowledge of contagious diseases
• Ability to administer first aid according to established procedures
• Ability to conduct a variety of health screenings
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate student medical records
• Ability to make referrals and perform follow‑up
• Ability to maintain medical equipment in proper working condition
• Ability to understand and follow written prescriptions
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field
• Ability to complete work while dealing with many interruptions
• Ability to determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Pass health examination
• Have no immoral or criminal history
• Have ability to work with other staff members and with children
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license.

• Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational‑related medical problems; provide CPR and first aid to school employees as needed.
• Coordinate height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required by regulations; coordinate and/or provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Refer students to appropriate personnel resources or clinics and follow‑up as necessary.
• Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodic medical reports for appropriate organizations or district personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Train and act as a consultant for individuals trained to dispense medication, screen for lice and provide medical treatment/first aid/CPR in accordance with physician’s instructions within district guidelines.
• Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as much as possible.
• Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required.
• Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs.
• Make home visits as required.
• Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.

Other duties as assigned.