Substitute District Nurse

Substitute Nurse

The following position is available for the  school year.

Classification:
Nurse

Location:

District

Salary Range: $31.72

Qualifications:

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Seizure management, including vagus nerve stimulator VNS
• Suppository administration
• Trach care
• Sterile straight catheterization
• Tube feedings
• Ventilator care
• Medication administration
• Incontinence care
• Transition student from wheelchair/chair/floor
• Nutrition management
• Supervised ambulation

Additional duties may include:

• Assists in the identification and treatment of students with health problems that affect their ability to learn
• Assists in completing necessary reports, records, and documentation as required by federal, state, or local authorities related to areas of responsibility
• Assists with responsibilities with the building principal, for student health screenings.
• Assists in providing instructional programs on health-related issues as needed
• Is available on a flexible work schedule to accommodate the differing times of schools and health programs
• Assists in establishing and maintaining favorable relationships with parents, students, community groups, and individuals to foster understanding and solicit support for the health services programs and procedures
• Assists in coordinating and providing an ongoing program of information and training to clinic/office assistants to improve their level of job performance
• Is able to coordinate between family, health care provider, and other agencies in regard to student's health issues
• Interprets and explains the district's health services programs and procedures to staff, parents, students, and others
• Performs such other duties as directed by the Director of Special Services or Superintendent
• Traveling between buildings is required