Substitute School Nurse

Employment Status: Temporary

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Principal

Summary:

The Substitute School Nurse fulfills the mission of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic school by providing care for students providing general organizational support within the framework of the schools organization and policies and implementing the assigned school health program when the School Nurse is absent.

Position Responsibilities:

Supports and upholds the philosophy of Catholic education and the mission of the school

Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church

Supports and adheres to the Religious Standards of Catholic School Employees and policies and procedures of the school and Archdiocese

Maintains confidentiality regarding school matters

Adheres to safety training and protocols on a daily basis and takes precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of self others

Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of any information or material obtained in the service with the organization to include but not limited to client names and information services rendered to clients donors names and gifts internal and external investigations or results of any investigations and financial information

Adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Faith and Moral Policy is mandatory

Every employee is required to take a solution-oriented approach in their interactions and undertakings as well as being a team member that promotes collaboration and commitment to the Mission and Vision of the organization

Performs other duties as assigned

Nursing Services

Provide direct care utilizing professional assessment skills the nursing process and established school health protocols.

Serve as health advocate for students.

Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).

Coordinate management system to administer medications to students at school. Administer medications according to school policy and procedures.

Establish and implement effective procedures for mandatory screening programs.

Develop and coordinate continuing evaluation of campus health program and make changes based on findings.

Instruction

Participate in development of campus health education curriculum and provide health education to individuals and groups.

Educate faculty and staff as needed on health-related topics.

Provide health counseling and instruction to individual students.

Consultation

Serve as health liaison between school physicians parents and community.

Assess student problems and make appropriate referrals working with students teachers parents and medical and health care professionals as needed.

Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.

Communicate regularly with principal school counselor teachers parents food services and other staff regarding health.

Administration

Review and evaluate immunization records.

Supervise and train nurse aide(s) and LVN(s) in clinic procedures and responsibilities according to policy.

Compile maintain and file all physical and computerized reports records and other documents required including clinic records and accurate updated health records on all students.

Requisition supplies and equipment needed to maintain clinic inventory.

Comply with policies established by federal and state laws Texas Department of Health rules and school policy in health services area.

Report potential health and safety hazards to principal.

Professional Development

Maintain certification in CPR vision and hearing screening and as a health screener.

Model behavior that is professional ethical and responsible.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Registered Nurse RN licensed to practice in the state of Texas OR

Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN in the state of Texas is under the clinical supervision of a School Nurse Consultant

Experience

Two years nursing experience preferably in community nursing

License and Credentials

Reliable transportation

Valid driver license

Valid vehicle insurance

Ability to obtain Certification for CPR/AED a state vision hearing spinal and acanthosis nigricans screener

Minimum Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum of two years nursing experience preferably in community nursing

Knowledge of health appraisal to identify student health defects Strong organizational communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to implement policies and procedures

Must be detail oriented organized self-motivated work well independently and on a team

Must have good written and verbal skills

Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job management reserves the right to revise as needed.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties or working conditions associated with the position and school leadership reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.