Substitute Registered Nurse

FLSA:  

Non-Exempt

 

COMPENSATION SCHEDULE:

Hourly

 

PAY GRADE:

Hourly

 

SUPERVISOR:

Principal or designee.

 

SUMMARY:  

1. Determines the health needs of incoming and returning students.

2. Provides the medical expertise on school, SPED and safety teams.

3. Provides for the health needs of students by managing medication administration and delivery of procedures that are required during the school day.

4. Trains and delegates to staff in order to provide coverage as needed.

5. Coordinates hearing and vision screenings.

6. Manages and obtains immunization records for all students.

7. Develops and promotes good community relations among various community school clientele.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1. Provides for the delivery and documentation of health service to students under the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act, and district policies and procedures.

2. Teams with health care providers, parents and school personnel to identify, develop and implement applicable Plans that mitigate health-related obstacles to learning.

3. Coordinates staff development (including but not limited to universal precautions, child abuse prevention, infectious disease guidelines).

4. Serves as a knowledgeable resource on health related topics for staff and parents.

5. Reports to ACDHS or law enforcement as required.

6. Attends school meetings (school, nurse and district.)

7. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

1. Current unrestricted RN license from the State of Colorado

2. CPR license (BLS for Health Care Providers)

3. CDE Special Services Provider License upon application

4. BSN required

5. Communication skills

6. Team Building

7. Teaching

8. Leadership skills

9. Self-Motivation

10. Organization

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

All certifications, licenses, and registrations must be valid and unexpired.

 

1. Minimum of one year nursing experience required.

 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

1. Heavy physical effort (lifting up to 50 pounds).

2. Computer entry.

3. Working with others.

4. Working alone.

5. Responding to emergencies requires occasional running.