School Nurse - Substitute Application Pool

Central Administrative Office; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Central Administrative Office in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a School Nurse to join the substitute pool. The role involves assessing student health, developing emergency and individual health plans, and ensuring compliance with district health policies.

This is a part-time, on-site position supporting students, staff, and families. The ideal candidate is a licensed RN with CPR certification, able to lead health assessments, administer medications per district policy, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Ability to uphold ethics and school policies.
• Ability to lead a comprehensive school health program.

Responsibilities

• Complies with nursing ethics and district policies.
• Responds to student/staff medical emergencies.
• Aids in prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Refers students to community health resources as needed.
• Screens students for height, weight, vision, scoliosis, and BP.
• Updates health records and immunization compliance.
• Administers medications per district policy.
• Promotes health through counseling and classroom activities.
• Assists in recognizing and reporting child abuse or neglect.

Skills

Licensed RN

CPR certification

Health program leadership

Policy compliance

Job description

School Nurse - Substitute Application Pool

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Job Details

Job ID: 4921607

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 06, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The school nurse is responsible for assessing the health needs of students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans, incorporating input from parent and/or physician; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to parents, teachers, staff, and administrators; and identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed Registered Nurse
• Current certification in CPR
• Ability to comply with the code of ethics of the nursing profession and to uphold and implement school rules, state laws, administrative regulations and board policies
• Ability to provide leadership in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a comprehensive school health program

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nursing experience with adolescents and related issues
• AED certification

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with code of ethics of the nursing profession and upholds and implements school rules, state laws, administrative regulations and board policies.
• Responds to student/staff medical emergencies.
• Aides in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.
• Complies with written standing orders as approved by the district’s physician consultant.
• Refers student to appropriate community agencies for health, vision, scoliosis, etc.
• Screens students for height, weight, vision, scoliosis, and blood pressure according to district guidelines.
• Updates student health records (perm folder, health card and computer).
• Monitors student compliance with state immunization laws.
• Inventories and orders medical supplies.
• Schedules and attends parent conferences for student health problems.
• Helps formulate school health policies.
• Promotes good health habits via individual counseling, classroom discussions, films, posters, and as a resource person.
• Administers medication and treatments prescribed by physicians in accordance to district policy.
• Assists in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse and neglect.
• Contributes to health information presented to special education staffing team.
• Performs nursing care for children with special health care needs as ordered by physician.
• Complies with all reasonable oral or written directives of the building principal or other appropriate administrator.

Position Type: Part-Time