Nurse Substitute YLA

State of South Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a school nurse substitute, a registered professional nurse, to support student health in the school setting and to protect the health status of children while fostering a positive learning environment. The role emphasizes illness prevention, early detection of health problems, and collaboration with parents, teachers, and staff.

Duties include sick-child care, maintaining health logs, reviewing records, and providing classroom medical support under

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Responsibilities

• Nursing: Assists with sick children when they visit the nurse's office, communicates with parents and staff, keeps a daily log, reviews health records, informs school personnel of health problems, and provides a supportive learning environment.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

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.