Nurse - Substitute

Fairfield County Ohio; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield County Ohio is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Educational Services team as an Educational Programs Nurse. The role supports student health, administers prescribed medications, and coordinates with teachers and families to implement IEP goals.

The position requires current RN licensure, First Aid/CPR, Ohio driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ongoing training and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Nurse with current license.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license and driving record.
• Ability to accurately use technology to assist students.
• Pass BCII background check and drug screening.
• Experience in developmental disabilities (DD) field preferred.
• Physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care to students and administer medications as directed by a physician; maintain medication accountability records.
• Screen for communicable and other health issues; advise instructors, parents and guardians on health and safety matters.
• Assist in developing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain student health records and program progress data for evaluations.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support IEP goals.
• Train staff and supervise medication administration per policy.
• Represent health program positively to the public and maintain confidentiality.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing care

Communication with families

Technology use in education

Education

RN license

Job description

Description

Regular Hours of Work: Typically 8 paid hrs/day, Monday – Friday (7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. as scheduled)

Immediate Supervisor

Educational Programs Supervisor/Principal

Department

Educational Services

Specifications

• 40% Provides general nursing care to students. Performs skilled nursing procedures. Acting on physician's directions, administers prescribed medication; maintains medication accountability records; maintains medication equipment and supplies.
• Screens for communicable and nuisance diseases. Provides consultation services with instructors, parents, guardians and/or significant others regarding health and safety-related issues of students. Assists in the area of personal health-related matters (i.e. grooming, hygiene, safety, nutrition).
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures related to health and safety issues.
• 20% Requests, secures, and follows-up on medical information related to assigned students. Prepares and maintains written reports and reports as required on, but not limited to, student medical history and information, program objectives and progress data for regular evaluations.
• 5% Relates program philosophy, procedures and goals to the general public in a positive manner.
• 5% Maintains professional ethics in keeping with the confidentiality of information and material.
• 5% Maintains a cooperative relationship with coworkers and the family of each child in order to best facilitate and implement the Individual Education Plan.
• 5% Performs other related duties as assigned.
• 5% Complies, as necessary, with Safety Rules established for the purpose of fulfilling compliance with Ohio Employment Risk Reduction Standards, Rules, or Orders, through the utilization of protective equipment and decontamination techniques.
• 5% Trains staff, monitors and delegates administration of medication and nursing tasks when appropriate per County Board policy, Ohio Nursing Board (ONB) and the Ohio Department of DD.
• 4% Participates as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team working with other professional staff assessing, developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying the Individual Education Plan.
• 3% Participates in and/or provides staff training programs, reads professional literature and attends seminars, academic classes or workshops to enhance professional knowledge and skills in areas such as, but not limited to, nursing care, health, safety, behavior modification, systematic training, counseling, mental retardation, seizures and other medical/school health issues.
• 2% Is available for parent conferences throughout the year.
• 1% Directs the work of assistants, volunteers, students in training and enrollees in training, as directed.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Valid Ohio drivers license and a driving record acceptable to agency’s insurance carrier. Maintains personal vehicle insurance.
• Ability to accurately, efficiently and effectively use technology to assist students with communication, complete required training and certification processes
• Successfully pass a BCII background check and drug screening check
• Experience in DD field preferred
• Must be physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs. per lifting policy, carry or move students in a safe manner, according to in-service training

Supplemental Information

FSLA: Overtime Exempt

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: At will employee

STATUS: Professional Employee

NOTE: Working conditions may exist in the occupation of the public employee. These conditions may include exposure to bloodborne pathogens, communicable disease, potentially infectious materials, and/or aggressive or other maladaptive behavior.

The FCBDD does not discriminate in provision of services or employment because of handicap, race, color, creed, national origin, sex or age.