Substitute Nurse

Substitute nurse temporarily fills the role of a health office nurse during their absence ensuring continuity of care and maintaining a safe positive environment. The substitute follows established protocols and procedures; assists in managing chronic student conditions and supports students health and social needs throughout the school day.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs school nursing services under the supervision of the School Nurse Leader consistent with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health guidelines in addition to the local school district policy.
• Provides assessment and medical care for students and staff in the case of injury or illness as needed.
• Maintains appropriate documentation including electronic school health records daily logs medication administration accident/incident report and special needs encounters.
• Integrates health education in daily practice.
• Identifies the needs of students and staff and teaches health promotion and disease prevention as needed. Provides health education and counseling on an individual basis as needed to students staff and parents.
• Demonstrates and applies current nursing knowledge in school practice.
• Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in Massachusetts.

Current certification in CPR/AED.

Minimum 1 year Pediatric and/or Urgent care experience preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

Must hold an RN or LPN license

CPR/AED certified

ABILITY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Prior school nurse experience preferred.

Strong communication organization and assessment skills.

Experience with electronic medical records.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: The daily rate for a licensed substitute nurse is $273.00/day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative to those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; for example school supplies and books.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material and the ability to adjust focus. The position requires the individual to meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

All educational and non-academic programs activities and employment opportunities at Greater Lawrence Technical School are offered without regard to race color sex religion national origin ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity homelessness age and/or disability and any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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