Substitute School Nurse

School Nurse

Assess students requiring the direct services of a registered nurse. Prepare health care plans for involved students and supervise the implementation of required health care procedures. Observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs. Instruct teachers on screening students for health defects. Administer medication and treatment prescribed by physicians. Conduct parent conferences and maintain liaison between physicians, parents and staff.

Make recommendations to primary care physician on health needs of individual students. Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students requiring nursing intervention. Report to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on student health matters. Assume authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness. Administer first aid in accordance with established first aid procedures.

Implement board policy on exclusion and re admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases. Conduct training for students related to handicap, health and hygiene. Assist school personnel in maintaining sanitary standards in schools. Prepare statistical reports as required by Dept. of Education, Department of Human Services and Superintendent. Help in the formation of school health policies, goals and objectives.

Prepare a budget for school health needs. Serve on the Pupil Evaluation Team when student health problems are involved. Arrange for the exclusion of students in connection with possible infestations and contagious diseases. Monitor current immunization level of all students as required by Maine law. Take part in the health aspect of kindergarten registration. Manage the school health services under the direction of the Superintendent and Principal, in compliance with school district policy.

Functions in accordance with the Standards of Professional School Nursing Practice, the Nurse Practice Act, and Federal and State statutes that impact school nursing practice. Provide information to the School Committee and school administrators as they develop school health policies and procedures. Provide health-related training to school personnel. Provide preventive health services to students including health education, screening, consultation and referrals.

Provide nursing assessments and nursing diagnoses and develop plans of care for students needing health and nursing interventions. Implement interventions within the plan of care directly, through delegation, or through the provision of oversight and coordination to other responsible staff based on consideration of health, safety, and welfare of the student. Coordinate in-school health care with the student's primary care physician, the school-based health center, and other providers/staff as necessary and appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or

Experience:

Bachelor's or associate's degree in nursing. Experience with handicapped children. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
License from the State of Maine to practice as a Registered Nurse and proper Department of Education certification.