School Nurse Sub

Dallas County School District R1; Unterseen; Vor Ort; CHF 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A local school district in Switzerland is seeking a School Nurse to provide vital health care assessments and interventions for students. Responsibilities include collaborating with health providers, managing health records, and developing individualized care plans. The ideal candidate must have a valid RN or LPN license and current CPR certification. This role is integral to promoting a healthy school environment and maximizing educational opportunities for students.

Qualifikationen

• Valid state RN or LPN license required.
• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Knowledge of medical terminology and treatments.

Aufgaben

• Provide health care assessments for students.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and staff.
• Conduct immunizations and health screenings.
• Maintain health records in compliance with policies.
• Develop individualized health care plans for students.
• Provide health education and counseling.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to diagnose and provide care

Ability to convey medical information

Ability to use personal computers

Ability to problem solve

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Ability to follow orders

Ability to maintain relationships

Ausbildung

Valid state RN or LPN license

Current CPR certification

Tools

Medical equipment (blood glucose monitor, stethoscope)

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Position Details

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 3/11/2026
• Location: District Wide

Title

School Nurse Sub

Position Purpose

To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.

Essential Functions

• Works collaboratively with health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
• Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
• Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.
• Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
• Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.
• Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).
• Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
• Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).
• Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.
• Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504).
• Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.
• Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
• Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities.
• Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports.
• Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.
• Provides health education to students as requested.
• Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
• Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.
• Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements

• Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
• Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Work in standard school building environment.
• Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.

License or Certificate

• Valid state RN or LPN license.
• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).