What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute School Nurse position at Waukee Community School District?
Waukee Community School District is an equal opportunity employer. Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our students and community. We are committed to building teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more diverse we are, the better positioned we are to build genuine relationships based on individual perspectives and positively contribute to a diverse global community.
Position Criteria:
- Registered nurse with valid Iowa licensure - BSN preferred
- Current CPR certification
Performance Criteria:
- Participate in developing and implementing school health policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate and complete health records.
- Manage time and resources in the provision of school health services.
- Assess and document health and development status of students by planning and implementing health appraisals and screenings.
- Identify specific health conditions which can have an impact on learning.
- Control the outbreak and spread of infectious and communicable diseases.
- Participate in developing and maintaining a safe and healthful environment.
- Provide emergency care when needed.
- Administer and record medications.
- Participate in crisis intervention for students, families and school personnel.
- Consult with Administration, parent/guardian and school personnel to keep the school district informed about pertinent health problems and needs of students.
- Initiate the health referral process and serve as liaison among school, home and community.
- Act as consultant and resource to the faculty in the planning and implementation of the health curriculum.
- Provide health counseling to individual students, groups of students, families and school personnel.
- Compile health materials and distribute as necessary.
- Train, supervise and evaluate non-licensed personnel assigned to dispense medications and provide other services.
Compensation: $145/day (Partial days paid on hourly basis). After 100 days worked in a school year $150/day (partial days paid on hourly basis).
Salary : $150
