Substitute School Nurse
Listed on 2026-08-11
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Nursing
Public Health Nurse, Healthcare Nursing, Nurse Educator, Pediatric Nurse
JOB TITLE:
School Nurse DEPARTMENT:
Owasso Schools
REPORTS TO:
Principal/Director of Safety and Security FLSA STATUS:
Exempt CONTRACT STATUS:
Substitute APPROVED BY:
Dr. Margaret Coates APPROVED DATE: 7/23/19
SUMMARY:
The primary goal of the school nurse is to strengthen the educational process of children and youth by assisting them to improve or adapt to their health status.
these statements are intended to describe the responsibilities assigned to this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Vision, Hearing, Scoliosis, Substance Abuse Obtain health histories as needed Employ the nursing process to make professional assessments of students who are injured, ill, possibly abused or referred to by the school nurse, teachers, or staff
- Assist teachers and students to understand the individual with special physical or mental conditions
- Provide education for teachers and students to understand health care for students
- Provide education for teachers, staff and students for CPR and/or First Aid
- Present classes to students on a variety of health topics.
- Participate in trainings and professional development facilitated by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) and Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) for members of the Oklahoma School Nurse Corps.
- Participate in Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Department of Education (USDE) webinars, conference calls, and virtual meetings related to school health and safety.
- Meaningfully contribute as an expert on student health and safety for OSDE and OSDH on school nursing best practices.
- Willingly provide technical assistance for Oklahoma school nurse peers
- Implement the immunization laws for the state of Oklahoma
- Coordinate with the Oklahoma Dept. of Health on communicable disease exclusion and readmission
- Assist with the implementation of Blood Borne Pathogen Control Plan
- Work as a child advocate between physician, parents, school personnel and community support agencies for illnesses and social problems that affect students in school
- Assess for safety hazards in and around the school buildings
- Coordinate with the community resources for the needs of Owasso students
- Document assessments and plans for students and staff
- Assist in the development of policies and procedures specific to Health Services
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QUALIFICATION:
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:
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Computer literate; excellent written and oral communication ability; strong knowledge of rules, regulations, policies and laws applicable to education and special education. Ability to follow all district policies and procedures. Ability to work independently, displaying initiative and enthusiasm for the tasks being done. Demonstrating strong communication skills, orally and in writing, with faculty, staff, team members, and administrators. Ability to work without supervision.
Ability to practice independently. Ability to delegate care and work as a team player. Ability to document records accurately. Ability to manage confidential information in a manner that respects students, families, and employees. Ability to listen effectively.
Certified in Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid
Knowledge of universal precautions
Basic data collection skills: vital signs (temporal temperature, radial pulse, adult and pediatric blood pressure, respiration)
Respiratory safety: nebulizers and inhalers
Wound care: appropriately cleaning and dressing of wounds (scrapes, abrasions, etc.)
Medication administration:…
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