Substitute Nurse

Substitute Nurse

Ozark School District Central Office - Ozark, Arkansas Open in Google Maps

Job : 4897431

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Mar 04, 2024 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Ozark School District

Position Title:

Nurse (LPN)

Department:
Building

Reports To:

Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent

Evaluated By:
Building Principal

FLSA Status:
Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

Is responsible for direct child care, appraisal and follow-up of case load. Prepares health care plans for involved students and supervises the implementation of required health care procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observes special education students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Screens students for health defects, including height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis, and kindergarten screenings.
• Administers medication and treatment prescribed by physicians and oversees procedures for office staff to administer medications in the absence of the school nurse.
• Conducts parent conferences and maintains liaison between physicians, parents and staff.
• Makes recommendations to primary care physician on health needs of individual students.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students requiring nursing intervention, including immunization records and exemptions for religious and medical reasons.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on student health matters.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures and district policies.
• Implements board policy on exclusion and re admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Conducts training for students related to impairments, health and hygiene.
• Assists school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools.
• Is available to do health-related lesson presentations in classrooms.
• Observes professional ethics and confidentiality.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

As assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform

each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's or associate's degree in nursing. Pediatric experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

License from the State of Arkansas to practice as an LPN.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of students, parents, staff, administrators, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to measure accurately, especially as applied to dosages, is essential.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER

SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to nursing program; ability to plan and…