Substitute School Nurse - 26/27

Young World Physical Education; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 30,442 - 32,287; Full time

Job summary

The Teach Iowa system is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to support student health services in the Waukee area. This role starts immediately with compensation of $165/day, increasing to $170/day after 100 days, and $175/day for retired Waukee teachers.

The nurse will maintain health records, provide emergency care, administer medications, and work with staff to foster a safe, healthful school environment. Licensure in Iowa as an RN with CPR certification is required; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• RN with valid Iowa licensure (BSN preferred).
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement school health policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete health records.
• Provide emergency care when needed.
• Administer and record medications.
• Collaborate with administration, families, and staff to keep health needs.

Skills

Registered nurse

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

BSN

Job description

Substitute School Nurse - 26/27

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Compensation: $165/day (partial days paid on hourly basis); after 100 days worked in a school year $170/day (partial days paid on hourly basis). $175/day for retired Waukee teachers.

Position Criteria:

• Registered nurse with valid Iowa licensure - BSN preferred
• Current CPR certification

Performance Criteria:

• Participate in developing and implementing school health policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate and complete health records.
• Manage time and resources in the provision of school health services.
• Assess and document health and development status of students by planning and implementing health appraisals and screenings.
• Identify specific health conditions which can have an impact on learning.
• Control the outbreak and spread of infectious and communicable diseases.
• Participate in developing and maintaining a safe and healthful environment.
• Provide emergency care when needed.
• Administer and record medications.
• Participate in crisis intervention for students, families and school personnel.
• Consult with Administration, parent/guardian and school personnel to keep the school district informed about pertinent health problems and needs of students.
• Initiate the health referral process and serve as liaison among school, home and community.
• Act as consultant and resource to the faculty in the planning and implementation of the health curriculum.
• Provide health counseling to individual students, groups of students, families and school personnel.
• Compile health materials and distribute as necessary.
• Train, supervise and evaluate non-licensed personnel assigned to dispense medications and provide other services.

Job Requirements

• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.