Substitute Staff Nurse

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The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

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Title: Substitute Staff Nurse

Reports To: Building Principal

Takes Direction From: Certified School Nurse

Salary: $25.00/hr.

Summary: The staff nurse is a skilled health care provider who administers first aid and other health services to students as needed. As a professionally trained person, the staff nurse is expected to demonstrate sensitivity to the health needs of all students.

• Provide first aid services to students and school personnel in accordance with district guidelines.
• Administers medications and treatments to students in accordance with the prescription of the student's physician and the direction of the North Penn School District medical director.
• Assists in the execution of the mandated program as directed by the certified school nurse.
• Contacts parent/guardian regarding an injured or ill student.
• Keeps records and other documents accurate and up-to-date.
• Confers with the school nurse at regular interval and with the principal and school nurse coordinator as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of information regarding students and student records.
• Collaborates with the school nurse to identify community health resources and to assist students and/or parents/guardians with their use.
• Together with the school nurse, serves as a health consultant to school personnel.
• Assist in the assessment of the social, emotional and physical needs of the students and reports these needs to the school nurse, parents and teachers.
• Follows North Penn School District policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assists in keeping the health suite clean and orderly.
• Restocks health room supplies and maintains inventory.

Licensed professional nurse in Pennsylvania

Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience

• Valid CPR and First Aid certificate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, phone etiquette and conflict resolution skills
• Multi task capabilities
• Able to work within timelines
• Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

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Sedentary, Light work, Medium work, Heavy work, Very heavy work. See definitions in the original description content for details.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Primary and Secondary Education