Substitute School Nurse

Heritage Christian School; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis seeks a licensed school nurse to provide for the immediate healthcare needs of students and staff, administer medications, and maintain confidential medical records. The role also supports faculty with health-related training and policies.

The ideal candidate holds Indiana RN licensure, CPR certification, and can manage triage in a fast-paced school setting while upholding Christian values.

Qualifications

• Indiana RN license required.
• CPR certification required.
• Christian faith and lifestyle aligned with HCS values.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status of students on shift.
• Administer medications per orders.
• Provide first aid and care per protocol.
• Maintain health records and confidentiality.
• Enforce health policies and guidelines.
• Serve as health resource for staff and parents.
• Monitor immunization status.
• Train faculty on health matters.
• Ensure security of health supplies.
• Uphold school rules and policies.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Triage

Multi-tasking

HIPAA compliance

Pediatric nursing

Chronic illness care

Education

Indiana RN license

CPR certification

Job description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To provide for the immediate healthcare needs of all HCS students and staff by providing basic nursing care, medication administration, maintaining accurate and confidential medical information on students and staff; and assisting in the training for faculty and staff as needed.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

The employee must be a Christian with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, who agrees to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values and Employee Covenant in both their professional conduct and personal lifestyle. The employee is committed to incorporating these qualities and standards in carrying out the calling to Christian education. Qualified candidates will possess a servant's heart, and the ability to deal with sensitive issues in a tactful and professional manner, and be able to address concerns and offer suggestions in an appropriate and confidential manner.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana, CPR certified.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations including life threatening situations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize and triage based on acuity
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to discern, understand and communicate school specific health regulations and standards
• Organization and administrative abilities
• Ability to work with confidential and sensitive information with respect to HPPA guidelines
• Comfortable providing basic nursing skills with thorough charting
• Ability to provide nursing care for students with chronic childhood illness including diabetes and asthma
• Proficient in providing nursing care for students ranging from preschool age to teens

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess health status of students by means of total health assessment.
• Implement first aid and care of the sick or injured according to physician approved medical treatment protocol.
• Utilize reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Uphold and enforces school rules, administrative regulations, school board and state board of health policy.
• Update school health records as needed on shift.
• Administer medication pursuant to students' school health records/orders.
• Maintain Security of school health supplies.
• Serve as a resource person on health issues.
• Monitor the immunization status of all students.
• Communicate with parents as needed on health needs of students.

The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not restrict the administration's right to assign or reassign other reasonable duties, responsibilities, or expectations to this job at any time, with or without advance notice. The information contained in the job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position. Position involves sitting at a computer and typing. Requires standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movement, simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine motor and gross motor skills, bending, lifting, squatting, kneeling, climbing and reaching. Ability to lift patients as required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

School nursing office, use of computer/monitor screen; generally works alone. Noise level is typically low with the exception of times between class periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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