School Nurse Substitute

Qualifications:  

1. Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing education as a minimum requirement 
2. Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of South Carolina as a minimum requirement 
3. Three years of recent nursing experience preferably in pediatric, emergency room, and/or public health nursing 
4. Current CPR/First-Aid/AED certification 
5. Ability to work with staff and students to address a variety of health and medical issues 
6. Strong oral and written communication skills 
7. Ability to lift and transfer students (approximately 50 lbs.) 

Reports to:  Executive Director of Special Services, Coordinator of Student Health Services

General Job Description: Under limited supervision, leads and manages the safe delivery of healthcare services in the school setting and ensures that school health procedures adhere to federal, state, and current standards of the Nurse Practice Act.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Follows district guidelines/procedures for school health
2. Follows nursing procedure/policy manual
3. Completes Medicaid compliance
4. Consults with other school nurses and school/district administration on health issues
5. Attends school nurse meetings
6. Gathers documentation to support recommendations for the Medical Homebound Program
7. Keeps informed of developments and innovations in the profession
8. Attends statewide school nurse meetings, DHEC meetings/trainings, etc. 
9. Looks for conditions which might indicate the presence of communicable diseases; alerts faculty, parents, physicians, and public health authorities when necessary
10. Receives, reviews, prepares, and/or submits various records and reports including health screening data, health records, laboratory reports, immunization records, physicians' statements, accident/ injury reports, student health records, referrals, supply requests, monthly and annual reports, permission forms, training reports, memos, correspondence, etc.
11. Reports suspected child abuse/sexual abuse/neglect to the Department of Social Services when necessary
12. Coordinates health services and promotions with community health agencies, including vaccinations.
13. Maintains confidential health records of students
14. Ensures medical supplies and equipment in assigned school is available and in proper working order
15. Complies with all federal laws, state statutes, Board policies, administrative rules, and directives
16. Performs related duties as required