Substitute - Nurse

Job Title: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)* Exemption Status/Test: Nonexempt
Reports to: Health Services Coordinator/Campus Principal
Dept./School: District

Primary Purpose:
To provide continuous, smooth and efficient operation of school health services during the absence of the campus clinic staff.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification
High School diploma or GED
Valid Texas license (LVN) issued by the Board of Vocational Nurse Examiners
Current cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillator (AED) certificates

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of basic first aid
Proficient keyboarding and file maintenance skills
Ability to use software to develop databases and do word processing
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:
One year experience in health-related position; experience working with school-age children

Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Nursing Services

• Evaluate ill and injured children and communicate with parents as needed.

• Administer First Aide, CPR, or AED as needed.

• Administer medication as prescribed and in compliance with State law and District policy.

• Follow students' medical protocol.

• Comply with all Nursing Practice Act regulations.

• Manage student behavior.

• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance to ensure a consistent focus on student learning.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Clerical

• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, and individual student treatment records.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required, including accurate, confidential health records on all students.

Compliance

• Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Texas Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Monitor the work and issue work assignments to health clinic aide and health services aide.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard medical clinic equipment including automated external defibrillator (AED); special needs adaptive equipment; standard office equipment including computer and peripherals
Posture: Frequent standing, sitting, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension
Lifting: Frequent light lifting and carrying (under 15 pounds); may require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and position of students with physical disabilities; controlling behavior through physical restraint, assisting non-ambulatory students
Environment: Exposure to biological hazards, bacteria, and communicable diseases
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

*Adapted from Recommended School Health Staff Roles published by the Texas Department of Health School Health Advisory Committee, January 14, 2013.

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