Clinical/Nurse Substitute; SY Job Irving area,Texas USA,Healthcare

Position: Clinical/Nurse Substitute (26-27 SY)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

Maintain standard clinic activities in the absence of the school nurse.

Promote the health, well‑being and academic achievement of all students by performing assessment of health disorders and providing treatment and/or appropriate medical intervention.
Provide support for student educational opportunities through health education, health promotion, disease prevention, and case management of health conditions which will minimize absenteeism and create a climate of well‑being for the school community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional Registered Nurse
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Valid Texas Nurse License
Certificate from State Health Department for vision, hearing, spinal and Acanthosis Nigricans (AN) screening
C.P.R. Instructor certification
At least two (2) years experience in clinical nursing, with five (5) years preferred
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

Physical, mental, social & emotional nursing assessment skills
Nursing skills and knowledge specific to pediatric nursing
Ability to develop student specific case management plans for chronic and acute medical conditions.
Work autonomously in school clinical setting

MAJOR

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Program Management:

Responsible for collection and maintenance of student health records and adhere to medical documentation per nursing regulations. Documentation completed in a timely manner in district electronic medical program.

Manage clinical functions; medical care, nursing systems, communication, maintaining supplies, and keep clinic attractive and orderly.

Provide individual and group health instruction including education with instructional pamphlets and materials for health-related concerns.

Train, orient, supervise, and coordinate the duties of assistive personnel; clinic assistants, clinic substitutes, student nurses, and clinic volunteers.

Ensure confidentiality for all students and staff members receiving care in school clinic.

School Climate:

Maintain professional communication with faculty, staff, students, parents and community members.

Promote effective nursing practices with professional collegiality and collaboration.

Model health values and positive attitudes for students, staff and parents.

School Improvement:

Develop and coordinate health promotion activities within district and community.

Promote safety by assessment of school environment and instructional practices.

Oversee training of Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan to faculty and staff.

Recruit and prepare administrative staff to coordinate responsibilities in disaster readiness plan.

Focus clinic operations toward accomplishment of district’s vision, mission and attainment of district goals and objectives.

Promote wellness and offer health counseling/services to faculty, staff, students, and parents.

Actively participate in department and campus staff development, faculty meetings and special events.

Student Management:

Assess and develop student specific individual health plans, implement care and evaluate results to ensure programs meet the health needs of students to promote learning.

Complete state‑mandated screening programs: vision, hearing, scoliosis, Acanthosis nigricans (AN). Dental and BMI screenings with referrals and follow‑up for all screenings and assessments as needed.

Implement care for chronic and acute illnesses and manage first aid procedures for injuries.

Maintain FERPA & HIPAA regulations when communicating health needs of students as necessary on need‑to‑know basis with appropriate faculty.

Follow‑up on students with excessive absenteeism to determine medical status for medical intervention and advocate for services when needed.

Direct clinic management to protect student’s classroom learning experiences.

Promote and maintain high compliance rates for immunizations per Texas Law.

Assist campus administrators to develop strategies to mitigate exclusion of student for immunization non‑compliance.

Enforce communicable disease guidelines stated by Texas Department of Health and Board policy.

Provide appropriate referrals for students needing medical evaluation to ensure timely referrals, care and…

Clinical​/Nurse Substitute; SY

Clinical/Nurse Substitute; SY