What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute School Nurse position at Division-wide?
MIDDLESEX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Position: Substitute School Nurse
Job Summary:
- Works with staff as a consultant in defining the health needs of students and in planning the health education program and health services needed to meet them.
- Provides individual health instruction and emotional guidance, as appropriate, for the individual student.
- Supplies and adequately maintains the school medical clinic.
- Keeps current and accurate medical records on each student.
- Informs the principal of the need for approval of early dismissals for students due to health reasons.
- Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the first aid care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
- Supervises all medicine brought to school by students and provides medication only as directed by division guidelines.
- Implements school board policy on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases and conditions of infestation.
- Assists with crisis management within the school division, as needed.
- Offers information and/or opportunities, which promote staff wellness and fitness.
- Serves as a link to community health resources.
- Provides health related services and/or consultation regarding students with disabilities.
- Advises school administrators, as needed, on student health-related matters.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the division superintendent and/or designee.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited program of registered nursing perferred.
- Current licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia. (CPR and First Aid certified)
- Valid Virginia driver's license.
- Two years successful working experience with references, giving evidence of competency in nursing care practices preferred.
- Possess qualities of character and personality, which merit the confidence and respect of students, staff, and parents.
Application Procedure: Apply Online
Selection Procedure: Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.
