School Nurse (Substitute)

Purpose: To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in district schools.

Qualifications

• Current RN license.
• CPR certified with AED qualifications.
• Recommended Kan Be Healthy Certification or School Nurse Certification.
• Advise background in community health, pediatrics, and/or emergency care.
• Strongly encourage an education background which includes a BSN.
• Demonstrated communication skills.
• Must possess the physical strength to occasionally assist in lifting the students, bending and performing CPR.
• Must have patience and ability to work with students and other staff.
• Possess basic computer skills and ability to use office machines as required.
• Desire to continue career improvement.
  
  

Supervisor: Lead Nurse/Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Maintain confidentiality for all personnel.
• Delivers nursing care in accordance with standards of care defined by Kansas Nurse Practice Act.
• Evaluates, assess, and cares for injuries, illnesses, and emergencies. Responds to emergency calls anywhere in the district, as needed.
• Procures doctor’s orders and communicates with doctor’s offices when necessary.
• Dispenses prescriptions to students in need of medication or treatment and delegates nursing tasks when appropriate.
• Audits immunization records of all students and prepares state report. Notifies parents of need to update immunization and keeps those records.
• Maintains current health records of all students including appropriate documentation for all staff, parent, and student contacts.
• Organize and conduct screening programs and rechecks when indicated, for detection and referral of student health problems. Notify parents of screening results.
• Assist in the development and implementation of approved health programs for maintaining the best possible health and wellness of students and staff.
• Initiate Care Plan for students with special health needs, incorporating parents and teachers into the plan.