CLASS TITLE:  SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE

REPORTS TO:  District Nurse or Designee

EXEMPT STATUS:  Non-Exempt                                

APPROVED:  ?

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Perform specialized work including various nursing procedures within scope of practice relating to students in a school setting and public health population-centered activities.  Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Reports to the building principal or school secretary upon arrival at the school building.
• Reviews with the principal or department head all plans and schedules to be followed during the day.
• Maintains as fully as possible the established routines and procedures of the school to which assigned.
• Nursing Assessment of health problems with referral to Local Health Care Provider as needed
• Case management of students with Chronic Health Care Needs and those needing Emergency
• Action Plans, which may include treatment and coverage of diabetics, seizures, asthma and severe allergic reactions, etc.
• KDE-Special Education mandated screenings
• Immunization Consultation for Compliance
• Medication delegation and training, which includes log review, follow-up and oversight
• Health Condition Inventory with documentation in Infinite Campus and condition flags placed and updated for students with health conditions
• Vision screenings for IEP/ARCs, as time permits
• Communicable Disease Surveillance
• Provides patient education/teaching on a variety of preventive health topics.
• Responsible for electronic medical documentation in Infinite Campus following program standards.
• Assures patient or legal guardian consent for treatment and release of information signatures when indicated, following program standards
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

       KNOWLEDGE OF:

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

       ABILITY TO:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull light weights

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN)
• One year pediatric clinical work experience preferred.
• Preference may be given to nurses who have worked as a school nurse in the state of Kentucky and have completed the Kentucky Department of Public Health PEDIATRIC WELL CHILD TRAINING.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (ALL)

• Valid Kentucky RN License
• Valid CPR Certification
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operators License