Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse

• Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staff in response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates.
• Administers medication with appropriate documentation.
• Participates in maintaining accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates, including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
• Assists with the hearing and vision screening program.
• Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Maintains communication with the certified school nurse, district nurses, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action to meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Provides health services and information in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
• Support the Certified School Nurse in completing accident/incident reports for students/staff.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues Maintains a daily log of student/staff visits and documentation on individual health records.
• Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies. Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
• Utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge.
• Performs other health related duties as assigned.

• Work Hours:
  
  8:30am - 3:30pm
• Location:
  
  Bloomingdale School Dist. 13 location, may vary based on need.
• This position is not eligible for benefits