Substitute School Nurse

TRENTON SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Substitute School Nurse

Districtwide

Term of Employment: As Need Basis

Immediate Supervisor: Building Level Principal

Qualifications: LPN or RN Licensure

Evaluation: Conducted by the building level administrators and Central Office supervisory staff.

Skills:

• Be a mature individual
• Have basic health assessment skills
• Have the ability to conform to an established work schedule
• Have effective interpersonal skills
• Have the ability to communicate in a concise and effective manner
• Have the ability to understand and follow instructions precisely
• Have the ability to exercise tact, discretion and confidentiality
• Have the ability to work with students
• Have the ability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without the loss of efficiency or composure.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Covering a school or schools when one of the full-time nurses are absent.
• Daily medication administration to students
• Basic health assessments as needed

Physical Requirements:

Must have the ability to:

• In case of an emergency, must be able to lift or assist in lifting a student in need
• Work outdoors in any variety of weather
• Repetitive bending, stretching, and stooping
• Have mobility required to ensure the safety of students
• Have visual and hearing capabilities that allow consistent supervision of students
• Provide extra assistance to students with special needs, such as non-English-speaking students or those with physical and mental disabilities

General Requirements:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Applications should be completed online at www.trentonssd.org. For further information call Tim Haney at (731) 855-1191 or email at tim.haney@trentonssd.org; contact Amy Allen at (731) 855-1191 or email at amy.allen@trentonssd.org or contact Alana Vandiver at (731) 855-2422 or email at alana.vandiver@trentonssd.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

The Trenton Special School District offers its program and employment to all eligible persons regardless of race, color, age, national origin, gender, disability or genetics and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.