Dynamic Substitute School Nurse | Student Health & Safety

Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Independence School in Newark, DE is seeking a Substitute Nurse to support student and staff health services. The nurse will identify health concerns, collaborate with administrators and families, and help maintain health records and compliance.

Responsibilities include administering care, nursing assessments, screenings, medication management, and health education. Prior experience in school nursing is preferred but not required; RN licensure and CPR/AED certification are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Basic computer knowledge.
• 1 year minimum clinical nursing experience.
• School nursing experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides health care to students, faculty and staff.
• Maintains student medical records, ensuring parents/guardians submit proper medical forms and assisting with referrals as needed.
• Monitors immunizations and communicable diseases; oversees infection control and maintains a safe school environment.
• Receives daily illness calls and attendance updates from homeroom teachers; informs parents of absences as requested and updates records.
• Oversees medication administration, anaphylaxis protocols and confidential health care plans.
• Performs vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings.
• Maintains emergency cards and PPD records for faculty and staff.
• Maintains the school's AEDs.
• Acts as a medical consultant with PE staff, coaches, plant staff and psychologists.
• Provides health-related education to students and staff.

Skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

RN License

CPR & AED certification

Job description

The Independence School in Newark, DE is seeking a Substitute Nurse to support student and staff health services. The nurse will identify health concerns, collaborate with administrators and families, and help maintain health records and compliance.

Responsibilities include administering care, nursing assessments, screenings, medication management, and health education. Prior experience in school nursing is preferred but not required; RN licensure and CPR/AED certification are mandatory.