Substitute School Nurse - RN

School Nurse - RN Substitute

Department:
Elementary, Middle School, Junior High, or High School

Job Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

District Nurse Supervisor

Grade/Level: Classified

Amount of

Travel Required:

Varies

Job Type: Regular

Positions Supervised:
None

Work Schedule:

Hours are typically 7:30-4:00 daily with a 30-minute lunch and two 15-minute breaks. However, the daily schedule may vary depending on the needs of the district.

Assess student health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled students. May advise students or staff members on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Licensing or registration required.

• Set up the Nurse's Office, prepare equipment and supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.

• Provide basic student care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, or performing catheterizations.

• Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.

• Administer prescribed medications, including the operation of medication delivery systems, noting times and amounts on students' records.

• Record students' medical information and vital signs.

• Observe students, charting and reporting changes in their conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.

• Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.

• Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.

• Comply with Arkansas state laws and Arkansas State Health Department regulations on student immunizations and communicable disease control. Collect and prepare data for state mandated screenings and use the assembled information to assist students in securing attention or treatment.

• Assist schools in the development of procedures for caring for illness and injury pond to emergency needs of students and staff members as required.

• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate student care plans.

• Refer students to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance when required.

• Report to the proper authorities any cases of suspected child endangerment, neglect, or abuse.

• Report suspected bullying to building principal or designee as required by Arkansas law and district policies.

• Adhere to all policies of the District.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the District Nurse Supervisor or Building Administrators.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.

• Analytical Skills - Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of parent, student, and patron needs while following district procedures.

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.

• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.

• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.

• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.

• Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a…