Substitute Nurse

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JOB STATUS: OPEN POSTING DATE: POSTING NUMBER: 00005924 POSITION TITLE: Substitute Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Purpose: Function as the school nurse by ensuring that each student is provided with the opportunity to reach maximum mental, physical and emotional potential with emphasis placed on the relationship of a student's health to successful living and learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Nursing Services

* In the absence of the school Nurse, the Substitute Nurse will fulfill the responsibilities of the Nurse by functioning as a health care provider in the school setting.
* Provide emergency care for the ill or injured, using first aid procedures, and obtaining necessary assistance in cases of serious trauma and/or illness. When notified of a medical emergency, accident, or crisis situation on the campus of a reporting LVN, report immediately to the specified location to facilitate the prompt activation of the assessment, intervention, treatment, or referral process.
* Assist with the management of students who have health problems in the school setting. Assess all students with known health problems on a required basis, based on severity of problem or level of need.
* Provide health appraisals including heights, weights, vision, hearing, tympanometry, acanthosis, spinal screening, and other health problems as deemed necessary. Make referrals for medical treatment and do follow-up on those problems when necessary.
* Dispense medication according to law and district policy.
* Promote health education, both individually and in the classroom, and act as a resource to the teacher promoting optimum health.
* Perform health screening and complete forms on students being referred or reevaluated for Special Education Services.
* Provide health counseling for students with health problems.

School/Organizational Climate

* Support the philosophy of individual school campuses, the school district, and the school health program.
* Cooperate with other staff members in child abuse and drug abuse cases, assisting with the documentation and referral process according to district guidelines.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities Management

* Maintain accurate and complete health records on each student including immunization records, health history, screening results, referral and follow up information.
* Adhere to the Texas Immunization Law securing records on each student and updating records as necessary on individual student health records in district's immunization computer system.
* Keep an accurate daily record of student referrals to the Clinic.
* Document medication on daily log or in district's computer system including time, dosage, and person administering.
* Cooperate with all student service departments, faculty, and parents to meet the needs of students.
* Complete accident reports for students and staff and follow proper channels of documentation.

Professional Growth and Development

* Pursue educational studies and seek current health information to maintain a professional level of performance.
* Attend in-service meetings as required by the state of Texas and the District.
* Attend the required number of continuing education courses needed to maintain professional nursing licensure for the State of Texas.

School/Community Relations

* Provide referrals and follow-up on identified health problems as necessary to attain optimum health for each student.
* Act as liaison between students, families, principals, teachers, counselors, family physicians, and other agencies.
* Control communicable diseases through exclusion and readmission of students and notify the health department of all reportable diseases.

Communication

* Report any accidents or incidents to supervisor.
* Leave notes or complete the approved substitute nurse report form at the end of the workday.
* Communicate in a friendly, positive, and professional manner towards students, parents, staff, and administrators.

Professional Growth and Development

* Participate in substitute training and activities to improve job-related skills.
* Comply with all state, district, and school regulations and policies for teachers.

Other

* Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Direct the work of assigned instructional aide(s) if applicable
* Supervise students

EXPERIENCE: QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Education/Certification:

* Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program
* Valid registered nurse or vocational nurse licensed to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
* Certified by the Texas Department of Health to conduct vision and hearing screening and trained in scoliosis and acanthosis screening preferred
* Current CPR/AED certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Constructive and cooperative attitude toward the students, staff, school, and duties of the substitute nurse
* Punctuality and dependability

OTHER INFORMATION:

Working Conditions

Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); prolonged standing; frequent kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting; frequent walking.

Works inside; may work outside; regular exposure to noise; maintain emotional control under stress; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

GROUP / GRADE: Reports To: Substitute Office/Lead Nurse/Principal; Date Revised: March 2023 SALARY: Substitute Pay DAYS: