| Description | JOB TITLE: Substitute Nurse CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Salary Schedule
LOCATION: ASSIGNED CAMPUS DATE REVISED: 9/1/2023
PRIMARY PURPOSE
Promote and protect the optimal health status of school-age children with a model of prevention, early intervention, referral, and primary care. Implement a comprehensive program of health services for the campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
- Valid registered nurse license to practice skilled nursing in Arkansas State Board of Nursing.
- Certified by the Arkansas Department of Health to conduct vision, hearing, and spinal screening, Body mass index, BLS, CPR, and First-aid certification
Special Knowledge/Skills:
- Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects
- Familiar with the Arkansas Nursing Practice Act and the National Association of School Nurse’s standards of nursing practice
- Possess appropriate skills for meeting school emergencies
- Ability to implement policies and procedures
- Knowledge of national, state, and local student health requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
- Computer skills and willingness to learn/adapt/lead other nurses in the implementation of district software
Experience:
- Two years of experience in school, community health, or pediatric nursing preferre
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Nursing Services
- Provide temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to
district policy and procedures.
- Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
- Administer medications to students according to district policy and procedures.
- Assist with health assessments.
- Perform screening procedures as required by the Arkansas Department of Health, Department of Education, and district policy. Make referrals as necessary.
- Develop and coordinate a continuing evaluation of the campus health program and make changes based on findings.
- Provide relevant assessment, counseling, and guidance, serving as a resource to staff so that they may take responsibility for their health.
- Assist staff with accessing and effectively utilizing community resources for health.
- Provide leadership and/or support for staff wellness programs.
Instruction
- Participate in the development of campus health education curriculum, and provide health education to individuals and groups.
- Act as a resource person in promoting health careers.
- Provide learning and growth experience for professional nursing students.
- Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.
Consultation
- Serve as health liaison between school, physicians, parents, and community. Interpret the health status of students to parents and school personnel.
- Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students, teachers, parents, and medical and health care professionals as needed.
- Participate as the health team specialist on the special education evaluation team as needed.
- Participate in the assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
- Communicate regularly with the principal and health services supervisor regarding health services issues.
Administration
- Monitor school compliance with mandated state, federal, and district regulations affecting school health.
- Communicate regularly with the Principal and Health Services Supervisor regarding health services issues.
- Review and evaluate immunization records.
- Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to district policy.
- Develop procedures and provide for crisis intervention for acute illness, injury, and emotional disturbances.
- Supervise and train nurse aide(s) in clinical procedures and responsibilities according to district policy.
- Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required, including clinic records and accurate, updated health records on all students.
- Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.
- Maintain current files of community resources.
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Arkansas Department of Health, Arkansas Department of Education rule, and board policy in the health services area.
- Report potential health and safety hazards to the principal.
- Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
Professional Growth and Development
- Maintain certification in CPR, vision and hearing screening, and as a health screener.
- Join and actively participate in school nurse and teacher professional organizations.
- Maintain a high level of professional competence through self-study; participate in professional organizations, workshops, and in-services.
- Perform duties in a professional, ethical, and responsible manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Direct the work of assigned nurse aide(s) and volunteers.
EQUIPMENT USED:
- Thermometer audiometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, vision screening equipment, thermoscan, basic clinic equipment, personal computer, and copier
- Pulse oximetry, Automated External Defibrillator, glucometer, continuous glucose monitor, and applications
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands
- Maintain emotional control under stress
- Work with frequent interruptions
Physical Demands
- Walk/stand for a long period, lift heavy objects (40 pounds occasionally)
Environmental Demands
- Normal office environment
- May work prolonged or irregular hours
- Exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; good general health and stamina needed
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