What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Nurse position at The Arc of Chester County?
Substitute Nurse
Preschool Setting
We are looking for a substitute nurse to occasionally provide supports at our inclusive preschool in West Chester. The Arc of Chester County is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating, educating and providing services to empower individuals with disabilities and their families to enhance the quality of their lives. Join our team, and become a part of an agency that's provided these important services for over 70 years!
SUMMARY:
Provide direct medical/nursing treatment to all classroom-based children and occasionally function as a member of a child’s home-based multidisciplinary team. Responsible for maintaining and complying with safety and regulatory requirements and agency policies/procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate, collaborate and/or implement The Arc of Chester County’s 5-year Strategic Plan.
- Complete all training and qualifications requirements.
- Provide direct nursing support to classroom-based children.
- Provide nursing support to home-based families as described in IFSPs.
- Administer specified medication per prescription from the physician. Notes time and amount on appropriate medicine sheet.
- Administer/perform treatments as prescribed by physician (i.e., nebulizer treatments, 02, tube feeding, catheterization, blood sugar testing).
- Monitor nutritional intake of children. Assist and consult with teaching staff in the feeding of high-risk children.
- Implement health policies as pertains to children and staff. Maintains individual health records for children and staff, ensuring up-to-date status for physical exams and immunizations.
- Maintain first aid boxes both in classrooms and on vans as needed.
- Assure compliance with all Health Department, Department of Education, DHS regulations and contract requirements.
- Follow procedures for quality record keeping and maintain records in compliance with all requirements and best practices.
- Document internal compliance checks/drills for monitoring and addressing health and safety of participants and the facility (i.e. car seats, bleach, food, bathrooms, refrigerators, water temperature, fire drills)
- Educate/train staff as needed in the areas of universal precautions, prevention of blood borne pathogens, first aid, CPR, and other pertinent health and safety topics/trainings.
- Assist preschool staff and children during field trips when applicable.
- Other duties as assigned.
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The Arc of Chester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.