Substitute School Nurse

Salary: $137.00 DailyLocation : Ashland, VAJob Type: SubstituteJob Number: 03663Department: Health ServicesOpening Date: 07/17/2025DescriptionGENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Serves as a nurse substitute due to the staff member's absence. During a prolong absence as defined by board policy, the substitute is responsible for performing all essential functions identified on the School Nurse job description.Qualifications: KSA's, EducationKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of health care and nursing techniques and principles, including pharmacology; state and federal regulations affecting school RN responsibilities; basic record keeping processes, including alpha-numeric filing systems. Knowledge of, and ability to work with, student IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and to contribute as needed to Section 504 processes. Knowledge of communicable diseases and ability to report such diseases to appropriate municipal and governmental agencies. Ability and skill to make physical, social and emotional assessments requiring professional nursing knowledge and judgment. Ability to administer First Aid and CPR; administer medications to students, and knowledge of attendant laws and policies for dispensing, delegating medication administration and control of medications. Ability to respond consistently and appropriately to all students in a calm, reassuring and nurturing manner. Handle confidential matters and information in a professional manner; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Required: Valid license as RNTerms of EmploymentWORK SCHEDULE: On-CallSALARY SCALE: TemporaryPhysical requirements and DisclaimerPHYSICAL CONDITIONS:Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact. Lift objects weighing up to 40 pounds, moving of students weighing up to 150 pounds with assistive equipment may be necessary.; perform tasks requiring bilateral dexterity; move quickly from one physical location to another; walk, stand, drive, crouch, crawl, bend and/or kneel. Occasional movement of students by wheelchair and other mechanical devices may be necessary. Occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens is necessary. Duties are typically performed in a school clinic and other school settings such as classrooms, gym, cafeteria and recreational areas