Substitute School Nurse
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Job Location:
Lawrenceville, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Substitute School Nurse
Salary:HourlyRate
Department:Division
Reports To: Director of Pupil Personnel Services andBuilding Principal
Work Schedule: As Needed
Position Summary
The Substitute School Nurse provides temporary nursing services to support the health and safety of students and staff during the absence of the regularly assigned school nurse. The Substitute Nurse delivers professional nursing care in accordance with Virginia Department of Education guidelines Virginia Department of Health regulations and applicable school division policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The Substitute School Nurse shall:
Provide direct nursing care to students and staff in accordance with established medical protocols and school health policies
Assess student health needs and respond to illnesses injuries and medical emergencies
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and authorized in compliance with division procedures and state regulations
Maintain accurate and confidential health records and documentation
Communicate effectively with school administrators parents or guardians and healthcare providers as appropriate
Support students with chronic health conditions including asthma diabetes allergies and seizure disorders
Implement communicable disease control measures in coordination with school administration
Assist with health screenings and other school health initiatives as needed
Maintain a clean safe and organized health clinic environment
Follow all school division policies related to safety confidentiality and student supervision
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of school health services nursing practices and emergency procedures
Ability to assess health conditions and respond appropriately in urgent situations
Strong organizational and documentation skills
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment
Ability to work collaboratively with students families and school staff
Minimum Qualifications
Current Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Prior experience in school nursing or pediatric care preferred
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform basic functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Brunswick County Public Schools is committed to a policy of non-discrimination based upon race color national origin religion sex disability and age in the administration of any of its educational programs activities or with respect to employment. Inquiries should be directed to Brunswick County Public Schools Human Resources Department 1718 Farmers Field Road Lawrenceville Virginia 23868. EMAIL:
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Public Health
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Algebra
- Special Education
- Experience Administering Injections
- Pediatrics Experience
- Nursing
- Teaching
- Catheterization
- Experience with Children
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
