Substitute Nurse

• Previous school nursing experience preferred

Brentwood School District is a highly rated public education system located in the heart of St. Louis County which includes the City of Brentwood and portions of surrounding areas. The district covers just over two square miles, encompassing suburban neighborhoods, major retail areas, and businesses. Just minutes away from the County seat, major universities, parks, and other community resources, Brentwood offers small community charm with big city resources and attractions.

As the  Home of the Eagles , Brentwood School District offers high-quality programs, resources, and opportunities to adapt to the ever-changing needs of students and families. The district's five schools collectively enroll more than 800 students who compete nationally with their peers in academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities.

JOB/

POSITION SUMMARY:

In the absence of the school nurse, the substitute nurse oversees the emotional, mental, physical and social health of students in our schools by providing basic health services and preventative education throughout the school days, managing students who have chronic health conditions and students with disabilities, and working with parents and teachers to create and enforce health care plans/504s.

REPORTS TO:

School Principal or ECC Director/Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Instruction & Student Services

Education and/or

Experience:

• Degree in Nursing
• Previous school nursing experience preferred

• Current RN license in the State of Missouri
• Must maintain updated CPR/AED certification and training in the areas of communicable diseases

• JOB CLASSIFICATION:
  Certified
• SHIFT TYPE:
  Temporary
• HOURS PER DAY/WEEK: 7 hours daily/as needed based on employee absences
• SALARY: $140 per day
• FLSA STATUS:
  Exempt
• BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY:
  No

• Provide school health service according to state laws, administrative regulations and school board policies regulating the provision of such services.
• Assess students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Assume responsibility for the identification and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
• Contact parents/guardians of students regarding health concerns.
• Assume authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Communicate with parents/guardians regarding any accidents and/or injuries that occurred to their child while at school.
• Inform emergency contact of emergency care given to a student or staff member.
• Administer first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.
• Manage a safe medication administration program.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Provides an environment compatible with the educational needs of the students.
• Produces a daily summary for the effective communication of daily treatments/events for the school nurse
• Completes other duties as assigned.

The requirements described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures.
• Ability to write/type general correspondence using correct grammar.
• Ability, both orally and in writing, to present information effectively and respond appropriately to questions and concerns from colleagues, administrators, parents, and students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, staff, and parents through oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively and calmly with school staff regarding steps needed for comprehensive care of students and staff.

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts.

• Ability to define problems, collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret…