What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute - Nurse 2024-2025 position at SUBSTITUTE OFFICE?
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Texas Registered Nurse license required; Bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized, accredited college or university preferred; Associate’s degree accepted with appropriate pediatric work experience.
- Applicant must possess the appropriate licensure and credentials as defined by the State of Texas.
- A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to speak, read, and understand the English language.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Substitutes are employed on an at-will basis and are not considered contractual employees.
SALARY:
$110.00/day
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide emergency care for the ill or injured, using first aid procedures, and obtaining necessary assistance in cases of serious trauma and/or illness.
- Provide daily care of students with medical problems in the school setting, by carrying out or assisting with special procedures.
- Provide referrals and follow-up for identified health problems as necessary to attain optimum health for each student.
- Maintain accurate and complete health records on each student including immunization records, health history, screening results, referral, and follow-up information.
- Adhere to the Texas immunization law securing records on each student and to update as necessary on electronic medical records.
- Control communicable diseases (excluding and re-admission); notifying the health department of all reportable diseases.
- Dispense medication according to state law and district policy.
- Promote health education in the clinic, in the classroom and with the teacher by providing support and resources to meet the curriculum needs.
- Provide health counseling for students with health problems, cooperating with principals, teachers, counselors, family physicians and other agencies.
- Actively support the philosophy of the school district and the total school program.
- Communicate effectively with the principal in interpreting and implementing policies, laws, and procedures of the health services program.
- To perform other duties and functions as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
INQUIRIES:
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APPLICATION INFORMATION:
281.897.4015
Salary : $110