LSA - School Nurse Substitute

Description

LSA
- School Nurse Substitute

Lutheran South Academy / LEAH Schools

Non-Exempt

Head of School

The School Nurse is responsible for assessing the health needs of students and staff.

• Administer first aid to staff and students. Medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children in accordance with state laws and district policies.
• Assess situations involving students’ safety, abuse (e.g., physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Implement health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Maintain contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Maintain students’ confidential files and records (e.g., health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, immunization records) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements of professional standards.
• Monitor students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow‑up care.
• Refer students acquiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow‑up treatment and services.
• Respond to emergency medical situations (e.g., severe falls, seizures, prescription reactions, bleeding) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow‑up action.
• Provide care to students with chronic illnesses and extremely high‑risk students (e.g., allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, medically fragile) for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
• Report health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse or substance abuse, contagious disease) for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment, and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Nurse
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain detailed records.
• Able to define problems and implement appropriate solutions.
• Must maintain a high standard of ethics and honesty.
• Maintain accurate, competent, and efficient performance.
• Guard the confidentiality of personnel and records.
• Must be able to work with all levels of management, faculty, and staff along with outside services.
• Encourage a sense of teamwork and enthusiasm for the Christ‑centered ministry of the school.
• Able to meet deadlines and give attention to details and accuracy when needed.
• Be punctual and reliable in attendance.

• Regularly sit, talk, and hear.
• Regularly use close and distance vision.
• Able to work with young children without frequent illness.
• May stand or work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time.
• Work primarily in a traditional climate‑controlled office/school environment.

• Substitute Position
• Called to work when needed
• Will be reviewed annually by the Head of School
• Positive performance reviews are expected for continued employment

Employees are held to the highest standards of professionalism, collegiality, and personal conduct. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities.