Long Term Substitute School Nurse

Orchard Farm School District is seeking long-term substitute nurses to join our team for the  school year.

Substitute nurses will provide evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.

• Works collaboratively with health care providers, students' parents, school district staff, and community agencies to ensure access to and continuity of care for students.
• Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, as well as Board of Education policies.
• Provides guidance, counseling, and health education to students, parents, and employees as necessary.
• Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
• Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.
• Provides health education to students as requested.
• Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student’s injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators.

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscope, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.
• Uses personal computers.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure proper maintenance in the school setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply, and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem-solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow verbal and written orders from supervisors, administrators, and physicians and coordinate work with principals, teachers, and others.
• Ability to describe orally and in writing the school health services provided and the issues and concerns regarding school health.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted during the course of work.

• Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, as well as occupational safety and health regulations.
• Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

• Work in a standard school building environment.
• Exposure to body secretions, blood-borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses, and diseases.

Any combination of education, licenses, certifications and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

• Must meet the qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations.
• Successful experiences working with the pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting, is desirable.

• Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).