What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUBSTITUTE HEALTH ROOM NURSE position at Elizabethtown Area School District?

Position Type :

Substitute / Sub Hlth Room Nurse / Sub School Nurse

Date Posted : 11 / 22 / 2024

Location : DISTRICT WIDE

Closing Date : 04 / 25 / 2025

POSITION TITLE : SUBSTITUTE HEALTH ROOM NURSE / SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE

STATUS : ON CALL - WHEN NEEDED (days consistent with student days as assigned)

DEPARTMENT : Support Services

EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Director of Support Services

Building Principal

CATEGORY : Support

SUPERVISES : None

General Responsibilities / Job Summary :

Provides and documents approved treatments. Communicates medical information with parents and guardians. Provides office assistance.

Essential Functions / Duties :

As assigned, set up and maintain the school health room
Record students' information, height, weight, and participate in taking vital signs; call parents / guardians if students may have a contagious disease
Document Health Room visits, provide treatment and maintain comprehensive health records on all students as directed by the Certified School Nurse.
Administer approved prescribed medication according to school district policy
Administer first aid and conduct initial assessement of students / staff regarding complaints of illness and injury, according to district policy and procedures
Perform clinical nursing skills within the standards of the Nurse Practice Act
Assist with mandatory screenings and exams, including documentation and follow-up, at the direction of the Certified School Nurse
Maintain communications with staff, parents, and the Certified School Nurse regarding health concerns of students
Maintain a progress record on every student who requests treatment
Check doctors' notes for acceptability of a student to return to school
File, copy, answer the phone, deliver messages, and perform varied office assistant duties
Attend required training provided by District
Attend work regularly and on time, and complete assigned tasks

Additional Duties :

Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of work, including student and staff medical records

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with students, parents / guardians, health care professionals, and associates knowledge of first aid and CPR principles and practices

Skill in administering prescribed medication

Ability to take health related information and maintain related records

Ability to assist health care professional take vital signs

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to student / staff records

Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work and in working relations with students, associates, district staff, vendors and community members

Must demonstrate ability to be congenial, cooperative and service oriented

Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks

Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

Ability to exercise good judgment

Ability to operate standard office equipment

Able to respond quickly to emergent situations

Ability to physically assist in moving / positioning students

Typically sits for sustained periods of time at a desk and / or computer

Typically requires close visual acuity involved with medical procedures, viewing a computer screen and reading

Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping

Some lifting and carrying, up to 50 pounds

Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands

Able to receive and deliver detailed information through written and oral communications

Able to function at a high level in a fast paced work environment

Minimum Qualifications :

Education and Training : High School Diploma or GED preferred

Experience : Prior nursing experience preferred

Required Certification / Licenses : RN (Registered Nurse) License; Current CPR / First Aid / AED Certificate

Travel Requirements : Limited travel within the District for training or coverage; May be requested to accompany students on field trips

Working Conditions :

School setting, including offices, hallways and school grounds

Evaluation :

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Elizabethtown Area School District Learn More

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