Substitute School Nurse

Marathon Central School District; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for a Substitute School Nurse in Findlay, Ohio, to provide essential health care to students. You will perform nursing assessments, deliver first aid, and educate students and staff about health matters. The ideal candidate must be a currently licensed registered nurse and hold a valid CPR certification. This role requires working with diverse groups and may involve frequent travel between schools. Join us in fostering a healthy educational environment.

Qualifications

• Registered professional nurse with current state license.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care coverage to minimize student absences.
• Perform nursing assessments and provide first aid.
• Offer guidance and health education to students and staff.

Skills

Medical terminology

First aid

Ability to diagnose

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Registered professional nurse (R.N.)

Tools

Blood glucose monitor

Stethoscope

Thermometer

Sphygmomanometer

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Internet

Job description

Job Description

Position Type: Substitute / Substitute School Nurse

Date Posted: 9/28/2023

Location: Marathon Central School District

Title: Substitute School Nurse

Position Purpose: To provide coverage concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.

Essential Functions

• Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
• Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.
• Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
• Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district’s Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities.
• Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.
• Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student’s injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
• Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.

Additional Duties

• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators.

Equipment

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.
• Uses personal computers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure proper maintenance in the school setting.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
• Ability to problem solve job‑related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.
• Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Safety Requirements

• Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
• Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

Travel Requirements

• Frequent travel between schools may be required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Work in standard school building environment.
• Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.

License or Certificate

• Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
• Current certification in Cardio‑Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).