Nurse Substitute YLA

State of South Carolina; Pickens (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Clemson University is seeking a Registered Nurse I to serve as a school nurse substitute, delivering direct patient care and supporting the health needs of students in a school setting.

The role emphasizes prevention, health education, and collaboration with staff to maintain a safe learning environment. General duties include assessing student health, maintaining records, and participating in school activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• The school nurse substitute is a registered professional nurse certified, working in the school setting who strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children.
• Major focus of school nursing services is prevention of illness and disability and the early detection and correction of health problems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist with sick children when they visit the nurse's office throughout the school day; communicate with parents and staff as needed; keep a daily log; review health records and inform school personnel of health problems; provide a comfortable and supportive learning environment for students.
• Serve as resource person to school personnel; participate selectively in classroom instruction under supervision; orient staff and teach medical procedures for evaluation and maintenance of medical involved students; participate in school functions scheduled for the day.

Job description

Posting number: JR 10806

Department: Clemson University

Job classification: Registered Nurse I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Care Support

Summary

Job Summary:

The school nurse substitute is a registered professional nurse certified, working in the school setting who strengthens and facilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of children. The major focus of school nursing services is the prevention of illness and disability and the early detection and correction of health problems. Other duties as assigned.

Job Duties:

75% - Nursing:
Assists with sick children when they visit the nurses office throughout the school day. Communicates with parents and staff as needed. Keep a daily log to list those students who visit the nurse's office, or need special attention. Review students' health records and inform school personnel of special health problems, possible school safety hazards. Provides comfortable and supporting learning environment for students.

25% - Classroom Medical Support:
Serves as a resource person to school personnel. Participates selectively in classroom instruction under the supervision of the teacher. Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medical involved student in the classroom. Participate in school functions scheduled for the day of work.

Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.