Substitute School Nurse

• A current Pennsylvania Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

• High School Graduate
• A current Pennsylvania Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

• Aid Health Officer in providing care for students and staff, First Aid, etc.
• Apply appropriate nursing theory and evidence-based practices as the basis for decision making in the school setting.
• Inform classroom teachers, when necessary, of the disposition of ill or injured students.
• Secure and administer medication to students in accordance with LCTI's procedures.
• Assist the Health Officer in establishing and/or maintaining each student's health record.
• Correspond with parents and health care providers on the health needs of the students, as directed.
• Assist the Health Officer in the maintenance of the health room facility.
• Be willing to learn and to perform new procedures as they become necessary in the care of students with special needs and/or medically fragile students.
• Understands and adheres to the principles of confidentiality.
• Accompany ill or injured students to hospital as needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator

MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY
Not At All
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
0
1 33%
34 66%
67 100%
LIFTING
Up to 10 lbs:
Frequently
11 to 20 lbs:
Occasionally
Beyond 20 lbs:
Occasionally BODY MOVEMENTS:
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Bend/Stoop:
Occasionally
Climb:
Occasionally
Kneel:
Occasionally
Push:
Frequently
Pull:
Occasionally
Twisting:
Occasionally
Standing:
Frequently
Sitting:
Frequently
Walking:
Frequently

Length of Work Year As Needed