Substitute School Nurse: Keep Students Healthy & In Class

Brainerd Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking a substitute/reserve School Nurse to provide nursing care for students, coordinate health services and support a healthy school climate. Responsibilities include assessments, counseling, referrals and collaboration with families and staff.

The nurse will ensure appropriate health management, maintain records, and participate in health education and program maintenance across district schools.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with CA licensure and CPR certification.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with health care providers, parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
• Assist in maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
• Perform nursing assessment for ill or injured students and provide first aid, care and referrals.
• Enforce Board policy on exclusion and readmission of students related to infectious diseases.
• Maintain accurate records in line with state/federal law and district policies.
• Provide health education and counseling to students, parents and staff as needed.
• Report health needs to parents, district personnel, physicians and clinics.
• Contribute to school health through research, reporting and innovations.
• Provide medical assessment to district employees as requested.
• Provide health education to students as requested.
• Notify appropriate parties of student injuries/illness per policy.
• Interpreting health/developmental assessments with parents and staff.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or administrators.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Medical terminology

Pediatric care

Computer skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Brainerd Public Schools is seeking a substitute/reserve School Nurse to provide nursing care for students, coordinate health services and support a healthy school climate. Responsibilities include assessments, counseling, referrals and collaboration with families and staff.

The nurse will ensure appropriate health management, maintain records, and participate in health education and program maintenance across district schools.