School Nurse - Substitute Application Pool

The school nurse is responsible for assessing the health needs of students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans, incorporating input from parent and/or physician; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to parents, teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.Required Qualifications:Licensed Registered NurseCurrent certification in CPRAbility to comply with the code of ethics of the nursing profession and to uphold and implement school rules, state laws, administrative regulations and board policiesAbility to provide leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive school health programPreferred Qualifications:Nursing experience with adolescents and related issuesAED certificationEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Complies with code of ethics of the nursing profession and upholds and implements school rules, state laws, administrative regulations and board policies.Responds to student/staff medical emergencies.Aides in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.Complies with written standing orders as approved by the district's physician consultant.Refers student to appropriate community agencies for health, vision, scoliosis, etc.Screens students for height, weight, vision, scoliosis, and blood pressure according to district guidelines.Updates student health records (perm folder, health card and computer).Monitors student compliance with state immunization laws.Inventories and orders medical supplies.Schedules and attends parent conferences for student health problems.Helps formulate school health policies.Promotes good health habits via individual counseling, classroom discussions, films, posters, and as a resource person.Administers medication and treatments prescribed by physicians in accordance to district policy.Assists in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.Contributes to health information presented to special education staffing team.Performs nursing care for children with special health care needs as ordered by physician.Complies with all reasonable oral or written directives of the building principal or other appropriate administrator.