School Nurse Substitute

Camas School District; Camas (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

The Camas School District is seeking outstanding educational leaders to serve as Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. These positions will implement and deliver student health services in assigned schools or one to one, under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor and Building Administrator.

Essential functions include providing for emergency care, collecting health data, and coordinating with teachers and parents to support student health.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an LPN or RN and eligible to substitute.
• Ability to provide nursing care and emergency response in a school setting.
• Excellent communication with students, parents, and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide for emergency care and routine nursing services for students.
• Care for medically fragile students and implement health plans.
• Maintain accurate health records and medication administration logs.
• Collaborate with teachers and the district nurse supervisor to support student health.
• Attend team meetings and assist with IEPs/IEP-related health services.
• Support and implement physical therapy, speech services, and other health-related plans under supervision.

Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Effective Communication

Planning and Organizing

Quality

Adaptability

Dependability

Confidentiality

Education

LPN License

RN License

Job description

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• Position Type:
  Health Services/ School Nurse - LPN

Salary: $40.45/hour
Hours: vary based on position
Positions: Substitute coverage could include: 1:1 nurse for individual student support, health room coverage, or nurse coverage for absence or extra needs

The Camas School District is seeking outstanding educational leaders to serve as Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. These positions will implement and deliver student health services in assigned schools or one to one, under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor and Building Administrator.

Essential Functions:

• Provide for the critical needs (perform emergency care) of students in the schools, and implement student emergency plans for students with life threatening medical conditions, medically fragile students, and students with health concerns.
• Work with other school staff in regards to student health issues.
• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice for a LPN or RN following district policies and procedures and state guidelines.
• Collect health services or other student data as directed by district RN and the classroom teacher.
• Perform emergency care if necessary. Maintain accurate records pertaining to medication and treatment administration.
• Perform professional 1 on 1 nursing services as required. Including, providing for the physical needs of the student which may include catheterization, toileting, lifting, transferring, etc.
• Establish a communication plan with the classroom teacher and student's parent in regards to the student's health and school needs.
• Other duties as assigned to support the success of the school district.
• Attend various team meetings as necessary to maintain an up-to-date understanding of school policies, procedures, and laws.
• Assist in the implement specialized and/or adaptive procedures and curriculum materials as instructed by the teacher.
• Implement individual education plans (IEP) as designated by the teacher.
• Implement Physical Therapy stretching and strengthening routines under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Implement Speech and Language services for facilitating communication under the training and supervision of the Speech Pathologist and classroom teacher.
• Support and implement behavioral plans with students as directed by the teacher.
• Provide occasional support and implement plans with other students in the classroom if directed by the teacher.

Successful performance of this position requires an individual who can demonstrate the following competencies:

1. Problem Solving: Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner with minimal supervision. Gather and analyzes information and maintains confidentiality.
2. Interpersonal Skills: Remains open to ideas, exhibits a cooperative attitude. Demonstrates exemplary customer service.
3. Effective Communication: Articulate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
4. Planning and Organizing: Ability to organize and prioritize activities effectively and efficiently.
5. Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
6. Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, and is able to deal effectively with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
7. Dependability: Regular reliable attendance, follows direction, and solicits feedback.
8. Confidentiality: Maintain employee and employer confidentiality and handle confidential matters in an ethical and professional manner.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to diseases/