Substitute nurse

Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Nurse / Nurse Assistant

Date Posted:
8/17/2023

Location:
Oak Hills Local School District-Board Office

Date Available:
Ongoing

Closing Date:
None

District:
Oak Hills Local School District We are looking for sub nurses to fill in throughout the year.
OAK HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: NURSE ATTENDANT
REPORTS TO: Assigned administrator/supervisor
JOB OBJECTIVE: Provides personal assistance that help students benefit from the educational program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid state department of education license/permit as determined at the time of appointment. LPN or RN is required.
• Meets all mandated state/federal criteria (i.e., approved degree, completion of requisite higher education credit hours/courses, or acceptable score on an authorized professional standards test).
• Behavioral management skills substantiated by training/work experience. Duties may require agility, physical strength, and stamina to address the needs of students with problem behavior and/or students requiring physical assistance (e.g., mobility, transferring, positioning, etc.).
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Demonstrates dependability/flexibility. Reacts to interruptions/emerging priorities effectively.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts personal responsibility for decisions/conduct.
• Exhibits consistent, impartial and resourceful critical-thinking skills.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.

NOTE:

Position requires successful completion of communicable disease, child abuse/neglect, CPR, and/or
first aid training as a condition of employment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provides assistance consistent with mandated requirements that enable students with disabilities to
participate in the educational program.

• Works effectively with minimal supervision. Performs tasks efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Performs student support services that may include assistance with daily living activities, behavior management, discrete trial training, instructional support, social skills training, task redirection, etc.
• Learns about individual students needs from available resources (e.g., staff, parent/guardian, etc.).
• Acquires basic communication skills that support student needs (e.g., communication boards, sign language, finger spelling, etc.).
• Helps incorporate IEP activities into classroom activities. Provides accommodations as directed (e.g., reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Sets up classroom equipment for use (e.g., computers, media resources, etc.).
• Responds to student requests for assistance. Supports an inclusive educational environment.
• Assists with student mobility needs. Helps students use assistive and/or augmentative devices.
• Positions students to take full advantage of each learning environment (e.g., line-of-sight, proximity to equipment, height of work surfaces, etc.).
• Assists students with personal care (e.g., catheterization, changing clothing, diapering, toileting, etc.) as trained by a health care professional. Follows standard hygiene/sanitation procedures.
• Actively participates in programmed recreational activities as directed.
• Assists with non-classroom activities (e.g., arrival/departure, lunch, recess, field trips, etc.).
• Renders basic first aid and administers student medications when a school nurse is not available.
• Monitors ill students until a parent/guardian arrives.
• Works with the classroom teacher to address student behavior problems.

Exemplifies professionalism and fosters goodwill to enhance the district's public image.

• Contributes to an effective and positive work/learning environment. Completes all assigned duties.
• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• Respects privacy and maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.

Maintains open/effective communications.

• Prepares/maintains accurate records. Submits required paperwork on time.
• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Refers district policy interpretation questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Seeks clarification when directives/expectations are unclear.
• Uses active listening and problem-solving techniques to resolve questions/concerns tactfully.
• Uses diplomacy/self-control when dealing with other individuals. Respects diversity.

Pursues opportunities to enhance professional performance.

• Attends training/in-service programs as directed.
• Maintains applicable credentials. Complies with all state licensure requirements.
• Keeps current with advances in technology associated with work assignments.
• Works toward mastery of individualized development/performance goals as…