Substitute School Nurse

GRAVES COUNTY SCHOOLS CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE: School Nurse

BASIC FUNCTION:

Temporarily replace the normally assigned school nurse to provide health care services (as defined by KRS 156.501 and KRS 156.502). Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other education-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aid to school employees as needed.
• Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-ups as necessary.
• Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or district personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician’s instructions within district guidelines.
• Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required.
• Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.
• Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.
• Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Punctual and regular in attendance.
• Perform related duties and assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a current Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse or APRN license, CPR certification and one year comprehensive nursing experience.