School Nurse, LPN or RN Substitute

Covington Independent Schools; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Part time

Job summary

Covington Independent Schools seeks a Substitute School Nurse (LPN or RN) for districtwide coverage. Responsibilities include administering first aid, health screenings, maintaining student medical records, and coordinating with health providers.

Qualified candidates hold a Kentucky LPN/RN license, a relevant degree, and nursing experience; a valid Kentucky driver’s license is required. Position is substitute as needed and salary is hourly. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) with current Kentucky license
• Two or four year degree from an accredited university
• One year nursing experience
• Valid Kentucky driver’s license
• Temporary work permit proof from Kentucky Board of Nursing if applicable

Responsibilities

• Administer CPR, first aid or nursing care for students and staff as needed.
• Conduct health screenings (height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis) and monitor student health needs.
• Maintain accurate student medical records and immunization data.
• Refer students to appropriate personnel and follow up as needed.
• Dispense medications per physician instructions within District guidelines.
• Communicate with health agencies and schools on student health needs.

Skills

First aid

CPR

Oral and written communication

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Education

LPN or RN license (Kentucky)

Two or Four year degree

Kentucky driver's license

Job description

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY

POSITION: SCHOOL NURSE, L.P.N. or R.N. – SUBSTITUTE

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: DISTRICTWIDE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSITION WILL BE FILLED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.
• Current license (L.P.N. or R.N.) in the State of Kentucky or proof of temporary work permit from Kentucky Board of Nursing.
• Two or Four year degree from an accredited university.
• One year comprehensive nursing experience.
• Valid Kentucky driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.
• Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Policies and objective of assigned program and activities.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures.
• Conduct variety of health screenings.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.
• Make referrals and perform follow-up.
• Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.
• Understand and follow written prescriptions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Complete work with many interruptions.
• Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
• Observe health and safety regulations.

JOB GOAL:

• Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administer CPR, first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational related medical problems to students and school employees as needed.
• Conducts height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; and observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Refers students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follows-up as necessary.
• Maintains health records and medical logs; updates immunization and student records as needed; prepares and submits periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assures compliance with established laws and regulations.
• Dispenses and retains medication and performs medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.
• Communicates with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information, and obtains student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.
• Provides information and makes recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students.
• Makes home visits as requested in order to support student health needs.
• Maintains stock of first aid supplies; assures medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Participates in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.
• Maintains current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
• Completes work with many interruptions.
• Participates in in-service training programs.
• Performs other assignments consistent with the position assigned as may be requested by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Health Service Coordinator

CONTRACT: Substitute – as needed

SALARY: $21.80/hourly @ 0 Experience – LPN

$29.20/hourly @ 0 Experience – RN

$33.00/hourly @ 0 Experience – RN-BSN

All applications will be evaluated and screened.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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