Substitute School Nurse

Bath County District Wide; Owingsville (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Bath County District Wide in Owingsville, KY is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide nursing care on an as-needed basis. The role requires an active Kentucky RN license and at least one year of nursing experience.

The nurse will administer first aid, conduct health screenings, maintain student medical records, and coordinate with school staff and health agencies as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires Kentucky Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience.
• RN degree(s) required; license must be active in Kentucky.

Responsibilities

• Administer first aid and nursing care per procedures.
• Conduct health screenings (height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis).
• Maintain accurate student medical records and logs.
• Refer students to appropriate personnel or clinics and follow up.

Skills

First aid CPR

Nursing practices

Health screenings

Oral & written communication

Record-keeping

Interpersonal skills

Health and safety regulations

Contagious diseases knowledge

Education

RN license (KY)

1 year nursing experience

Job description

Substitute School Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 4956989
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2022 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute School Nurse

The position will be on an \"as needed\" basis; is not full-time.

Requires a 2 or 4 year RN Nursing Degree with 1 year nursing experience.

7.5 hours per day/$150.00 daily rate

You will be required to provide a valid Kentucky Registered Nurses License to be eligible for review.

BASIC FUNCTION:

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

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees as needed.


• Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.


• Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.


• Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.


• Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.


• Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.


• Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required.


• Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.


• Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.


• Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.


• Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.


• Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

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 objectives 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation as a Licensed Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky driver's license.

If you have any questions in regard to this position please contact Kim Biddle at 606-674-6314 or [e-mail]

The Bath County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The Bath County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, age or disabling condition in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Position Type: Substitute
Salary: $150 to $150 Per Day

Contact Information

• Bath County Central Office


• Phone: [phone]