Substitute Nurse
2 weeks ago
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Substitute Nurse
CLASSIFICATION:
Choose an item.
REPORTS TO:
Director of Health Services and Principal
PAY GRADE:
Choose pay category.
PayGrd
Choose # of days worked
LOCATION:
Assigned Campus
DATE REVISED:
8/24/2021
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Promote and protect the optimal health status of school-age children with a model of prevention, early intervention, referral, and primary care.
Implement a comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
- Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners
- CPR and First-aid certification
- Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
- Familiar with the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the National Association of School Nurse's standards of nursing practice
- Possess appropriate skills for meeting school emergencies
- Ability to implement policies and procedures
- Knowledge of national, state, and local student health requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills and willingness to learn
- At least one year of nursing experience. Pediatric or school nurse experience preferred.
Nursing Services
- Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to
district policy and procedures. - Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
- Administer medications to students according to district policy and procedures.
- Assist with health assessments.
- Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
- Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. Interpret the health status of students to parents and school personnel.
- Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
- Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
- Communicate regularly with principal and health services supervisor regarding health services issues.
- 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.
- Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
- Maintain certification in CPR.
- Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s) and volunteers.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Thermometer, blood pressure cuff, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier
Mental Demands
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
- Walk/stand for long period of time, lift heavy objects (40 pounds occasionally)
- Normal office environment
- Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed
The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
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