Substitute School Nurse

Position Description

JOB TITLE: School Nurse Substitute (PRN)

DEPARTMENT: Calvary Christian Academy

REPORTS TO: Elementary Principal

STATUS: Temporary Employee, As Needed

At Calvary Christian Academy, a ministry of Calvary Chapel, we are a community of Christian believers who exist to make disciples of Jesus Christ through a biblical school environment that prepares students to glorify God spiritually, academically, and socially. Our vision is to reach our community and change our world. As a minister and staff member, it is not only what we do, it is also who we are.

The school nurse is responsible for any CCA student or staff member who is in need of medical attention. They are to promote a healthy school environment. This position co‑labs with the administration in order to fulfill the mission statement of Calvary Christian Academy to make disciples of the students and to glorify God.

This position interacts with all student body, parents, church staff, all school faculty, and all others who come to the clinic. They will be responsible for making sure that each student is current on all immunizations, dispensing medications, administering first‑aid when necessary and ordering all clinic supplies. The school nurse will coordinate any health‑related activities for the school. The school nurse will provide information to those seeking it from the clinic of Calvary Christian Academy and representing CCA in a manner that always glorifies God.

• Notify Administration if and when there is a need to call 911/Paramedics.
• Care for the medical needs of the CCA student body and faculty and at times church staff as well.
• Assess the condition of the person, giving proper medical attention to those in need, scaling from headaches to broken bones.
• Ensure each student is current on all vaccines and in compliance with the Department Of Health.
• Ensure each staff member has viewed the OSHA Blood borne pathogens video and taken the quiz annually.
• Ensure the clinic is kept safe, clean and in compliance with the Department Of Health.
• Adequately dispose of all sharps in a manner deemed appropriate by the Department of Health.
• Dispense medication to students and staff.
• Ensure the clinic fridge, as well as the cabinets, is adequately stocked with the diabetics’ supplies needed daily and in case of an emergency.
• Ensure the clinic is stocked with appropriate over‑the‑counter medication for students and staff.
• Record each student who comes into the clinic in the daily log.
• Record each student who receives daily medication in the medication log.
• Ensure each student receiving medication has the appropriate medication authorization form signed by physician and parent.
• Comfort, care and pray with ill students coming into the CCA clinic.
• Coordinate school health activities for students such as vision screening and scoliosis screening as required for McKay Scholarships.
• Help coordinate CPR/AED training.
• Notify parents of student’s visit to the clinic due to illness or injury.
• Ensure that necessary injury reports for significant injuries that may require medical attention are filled out.
• Notify parents in writing of any communicable illness in their child’s classroom.
• Issue clinic cards each year for each child.
• Log all temporary clinic pass‑points given to injured students and follow up that they are returned when due or else.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

• Strong personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Calvary Chapel.
• Spiritually mature.
• Degree in Nursing.
• Gift of compassion.
• Good people skills.
• Good telephone skills.
• Experience and training in the medical field.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Compassionate and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to pray with and comfort students and parents.
• Ability to interact with students, parents and staff in a caring and professional manner.
• Ability to be flexible, focused, and manage time and projects well.
• Ability to remain calm and carry out duties in a crisis situation.