Substitute Nurse

Position

Substitute School Nurse - Casual/Seasonal

Substitute school nurses will fill in when a full-time school nurse is absent or additional help is needed.

Location: To be determined

Closing date: Until filled

Start date: As needed

Work year: School Year

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7.5 hours per day, including a 30 minute unpaid lunch

Compensation: Hourly rate: $40

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
• Current Registered Nurse License recognized by the Delaware Board of Nursing
• Valid and current CPR certification
• Acceptable Criminal Background Report and no entries on the Child Abuse Registry

• Proficient in technology;
  Microsoft Office and Google applications
• Demonstrates understanding and ability to perform job related tasks
• Knowledge of the assessment of children and adolescents to identify health issues and provide appropriate care
• Ability to manage chronic health care conditions including, but not limited to, enteral feedings, medication administration, diabetic monitoring and intervention, seizure management
• Implementation of emergency action plans as prescribed by the student''s physician
• Demonstrates sensitivity to issues impacting various cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups

To perform this job successfully, a nurse must satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities related to the District. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Provide direct care for students: acute illness, injury, and emotional needs; manage chronic conditions (student care plans, emergency care plans)
• Support the safety and well-being of all students by following school entry requirements and state regulations
• Administer first aid in accordance with established procedures
• Follow Standing Orders
• Observe students regularly to detect health needs
• Attend field trips with students as needed
• Comply with Federal, State and Local Regulations and Policies
• Complete all required paperwork within designated timelines
• Utilize available resources to complete required paperwork, maintain professionalism and avoid violations/noncompliance
• Remain on call to serve as a school nurse at any district school; notification of assignment may be in advance or same-day
• Familiarize yourself with practices in any district school you serve
• Address questions about nursing practices to the lead nurse or designee

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit; must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Vision requirements include close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Interested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications may apply by completing an employment application via Appli Track at

A cover letter and resume are required for external candidates. Applicants needing special accommodations may contact the Human Resources Division at .

Note:

Incomplete application packages will not be considered.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Education Administration Programs