Substitute School Nurse Harrisburg School District

Substitute School Nurse Harrisburg School District

We are hiring substitute school nurses in the Harrisburg School District. Remember that school district employee who made a difference in your life? Now it's your turn! Substitutes nurses are essential in ensuring students continue to learn and grow every day. A Substitute school nurse may also be referred to as registered nurse (RN). Working in a school district is rewarding.

We would love for you to join our team.

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (B.S.N.) from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
• Qualifications include one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must meet all current and applicable local, state, and federal licensing requirements to Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing and any certifications based on customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

Provides health care services to students by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities:

· Participates in medical examinations and reviews findings to evaluate health status of pupils and progress of program.

· Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children.

· Administers immunizations, provides first-aid, and maintains health records of students.

· Counsels students in good health habits.

· Assists in maintaining a healthy, safe, learning environment by promoting OSHA Standards relevant to bio-hazardous materials, hepatitis, and first aid-CPR training.

· Monitors and follows all aspects of dispensing medication (prescription or over-the-counter) to students at school, according to school protocol and policies and procedures to include proper provider authorization, parental request, proper administration, and timely documentation.

· Verifies the identity of each student and dosage instructions with office administration before medicine (prescription or over-the-counter) is dispensed to a student.

· Collaborates with school office staff, principal, and/or parents regarding students identified for exclusion due to medical reasons.

Next steps:

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