Substitute Nurse

District Mission Statement:

To inspire lifelong learners who are self-sufficient and ethical citizens.

CLASSIFICATION: Classified

QUALIFICATIONS:

Missouri nursing license, CPR certification, AED certification, and First aid training

RN license preferred but not required; LPN required

Criminal justice fingerprint and background clearance

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board and/or Superintendent may find appropriate

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Provides the fullest possible educational opportunity for our students by minimizing absence due to illness and providing and delivering health services

PERFORMANCE AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Must have experience working with school-age children.

Must be able to perform in an educational setting independently. Familiarity with diabetes, asthma, allergies, and anaphylaxis are essential to this position.

Must have the knowledge to support students with special needs.

Must have effective oral and written communication skills.

Must have strong interpersonal communication skills.

Must have the knowledge to work with children who have both chronic and episodic illnesses.

Must have the ability to work as a member of a team.

Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from administrators, staff, board members, and the general public.

Must have the ability and the desire to work with young people, their families, and a wide range of constituencies.

Informs teachers of physical or health conditions which should impair the learning process according to FERPA (Family Education Rights & Privacy Act), ANA (American Nursing Association) and NASN (National Association of School Nurses) of nursing standards.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As needed/called by the district.

EVALUATION:Building Principal

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND VISUAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk and sit. Additionally, the employee may occasionally be required to push or lift up to 25 lbs. as necessary for the safety and well-being of others. Lastly, this job requires the employee to have the vision ability to read handwritten or typed materials, and meet multiple demands from several people while interacting with other staff and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB DUTIES: The most significant duties of this position have been included in this job description. However, this job description is not an exhaustive list of all duties performed. In addition, the District may modify this position as needed to reflect the assignment of additional or supplemental duties assigned. Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties regardless of whether such duties appear in this job description.

Revised:
April 8, 2024