Substitute Nurse

Scott County School District - KY District Wide - Central Office (000) - Georgetown, Kentucky Open in Google Maps

Job : 4978102

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Feb 15, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

JOB DESCRIPTION
:

School Registered Nurse (RN)

• Diploma and certification as Registered Nurse (RN)
• One year comprehensive nursing experience
• School nursing experience preferred
• Transportation Availability as may include positions requiring itinerant travel

• Administers first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepares and maintains accurate student medical records.
• Administers first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and educational-related medical issues to all stakeholders as necessary.
• Conducts height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Refers students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.
• Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
• Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Conducts training for students, parents and school staff as permitted and as required.
• Provides information and make recommendations to principals and district administrators regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.
• Follows all appropriate state and federal laws as well as district policies and procedures.
• Utilizes technology including the student information system to maintain records.
• Makes home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
• Maintains stock of first aid supplies; assures medical equipment is in proper working condition; orders supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participates in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintains current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Provides health care teaching - preventive and therapeutic - appropriate to educational level (and language barriers)
• Provides case management by acting as a liaison between parent/guardian and physician responsible for the student’s health condition. Participates as student/family advocate.
• Works independently following district guidelines
• Attends and provides input at ARC & 504 meetings of students with medical needs, as necessary
• Delegates health responsibilities as permitted
• Performs related duties as assigned, any other job assigned by principal, director of student services, superintendent, and/or designee

EVALUATED BY:

Director of Student Services with input from Building Principal(s)

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Days and salary pursuant to district salary schedules.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strictly adheres to the Kentucky Certified Code of Ethics (704 KAR 20:680) expected for all certified and classified personnel
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, written language, and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light objects and students up to 25 lbs.

Job Class: 7263

Original Date: 7/1/14

Revision Date(s): 7/1/14

Archive Date:

Position Type: Not provided