School Nurse- Spartanburg School District

Position: School Nurse- Spartanburg School District 7
** SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE.*
* Other job titles the Substitute School Nurse may be known by include (but are not limited to):
Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

** QUALIFICATIONS** .

a) Meets state requirements for education qualifications certifications and licensure.

b) Ability to provide health care services to students of varying ages and sizes.

c) Ability to read, write and communicate in the English language fluently and effectively.

d) Effective organizational, communication and interpersonal communication skills.

e) Must be able to follow oral and written directions and have the ability to establish effective working relationships with School District staff and students.

f) Maintain student and school personnel and medical record confidentiality.

g) Endeavors to understand and respect the values and traditions of the diverse cultures represented in the community and in the school.

h) Manifests a positive role in school/community relations.

i) Such additional qualifications to the above as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable and as agreed upon by Kelly Education (KE).

** REPORTING STRUCTURE.*
* a) The Substitute School Nurse will report to the Lead School Nurse or other appropriate School District authority.

b) The Substitute School Nurse will receive day-to-day and all health care services-specific instruction from the School District.

** ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES.
** Provides health care services to students by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities:

a) Participates in medical examinations and reviews findings to evaluate health status of pupils and progress of program.

b) Cooperates with school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of school children.

c) Administers immunizations, provides first-aid, and maintains health records of students.

d) Counsels students in good health habits.

e) Dress in a safe and appropriate manner as described in the KE Standards of Professional Conduct

f) Assists in maintaining a healthy, safe, learning environment by promoting OSHA Standards relevant to biohazardous materials, hepatitis, and first aid-CPR training.

g) Monitors and follows all aspects of dispensing medication (prescription or over-the-counter) to students at school, according to school protocol and policies and procedures to include proper provider authorization, parental request, proper administration, and timely documentation.

h) Verifies the identity of each student and dosage instructions with office administration before medicine (prescription or over-the-counter) is dispensed to a student.

i) Collaborates with school office staff, principal, and/or parents regarding students identified for exclusion due to medical reasons.

j) Reports to the Kelly representative within 24 hours of occurrence, an incident that results in injury, illness, harm, or the potential for significant harm to a student.

k) Perform such additional duties as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable and as agreed upon by Kelly Education.

l) Immediately notifies my Kelly Education representative of any proposed change in job duties or responsibilities that differ or are inconsistent with the standards contained herein. No changes may take effect until Kelly Education has formally agreed to the proposed change.

m) For your own safety as well as that of students and district staff, Kelly Education requires adherence to a 'S.A.F.E. Touch' policy as it relates to physical contact between you and students. This policy is located in the Kelly Education Handbook Addendum, reference Section: KELLY EDUCATION 'S.A.F.E TOUCH' POLICY.

** EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE*
* a) Bachelor's degree in Nursing (B.S.N.) from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.

b) Qualifications include one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

** CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS.*
* Must meet all current and applicable local, state, and federal licensing requirements to Registered Nursing or Licensed Practical Nursing and any certifications based on customer…