Substitute School Nurse(s)

Louisville City School District; Louisville (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville City School District seeks a Substitute School Nurse to provide health services across Elementary, Middle, and High School settings under the direction of the licensed school nurse and building administrator.

Requirements include a valid LPN/RN license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing, CPR/First Aid training, and experience with children. Knowledge of medications and confidentiality is essential; Ohio Educational Aide Permit or equivalent is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN/RN license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Experience working with children.
• CPR and First Aid Training.
• Hold or be able to obtain an Ohio Educational Aide Permit and be ESEA qualified by the Ohio Department of Education or hold similar license through nursing qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of prescription and nonprescription medications.
• Ability to problem solve and maintain a professional attitude.
• Maintain confidentiality of student health information.
• Support the district's educational mission and public relations.
• Follow board policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with toileting needs.
• Administer first aid to ill or injured children.
• Report suspected child abuse or serious illness/injuries according to procedures.
• Assist with communicable disease control including head lice inspections.
• Administer medications per board policy.
• Assist with health screenings, scheduling, record keeping, and supplies.
• Record health information in student health records.
• Maintain electronic student immunization records.
• Maintain confidential health rosters and plans.
• Provide specialized health care services as trained (e.g., diabetes management).
• Ensure confidentiality of student records and sensitive information.
• Perform clerical duties and data entry.

Skills

LPN/RN License

Experience with children

CPR & First Aid

Confidentiality & professional conduct

Problem solving

Education

LPN/RN License (Ohio)

Ohio Educational Aide Permit or equivalent

Job description

Substitute School Nurse(s)

Louisville City School District Central Office - Louisville, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4956605

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 12, 2021 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Louisville City Schools

Job Description

Position: Substitute Nurse

Supervisor: Building Principal/Designee

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Location: Elementary School Buildings, and Middle School and High School

Job Objective:

• To provide health services as needed and assigned under the direction of the licensed school nurse and the supervision of the building administrator. To promote health and safety for students and staff and to provide health interventions as instructed and directed by the licensed school nurse.

Job Requirements

• Valid LPN/RN License issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Experience working with children
• CPR and First Aid Training
• Hold or be able to obtain an Ohio Educational Aide Permit and be ESEA qualified by the Ohio Department of Education or hold similar license/s through nursing qualifications.
• Basic knowledge of prescription and nonprescription medication
• Ability to problem solve and maintain a professional and positive attitude at all times
• Maintain the strictest of confidence in working with student and family health information
• Support the educational mission of the school district and promote good public relations with attitude, conversation and performance
• Follow and adhere to all Louisville City School District Board of Education policies and procedures

Equipment Utilized:

• First Aid equipment
• AED
• Diagnostic, screening and assessment equipment
• Communications Equipment- Computer/Telephone/Scanner/Copier/Fax

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with toileting needs
• Administer first aide to ill or injured children
• Report suspected child abuse or serious illness/injuries according to established procedures
• Assist with communicable disease control including classroom inspections for head lice
• Follow Board Policy to administer first aid and medications to students
• Assist with school-wide health and dental screenings including scheduling, record keeping, and obtaining needed materials and supplies.
• Record health information in individual student health records
• Maintain and update electronic student immunization records
• Assist with development and maintenance of confidential student rosters of significant health conditions, student immunization exemptions, individualized student health plans, and students receiving medication
• Administer specialized physical health care services such as catheterization, tube feeding, diabetes management, inhalation therapy, colostomy care, etc. as training and skill permit
• Adhere to requirements for confidentiality regarding students’ records; discreetly handle sensitive information pertaining to staff, parents, and students
• Perform clerical duties such as filing, copying, typing, and maintaining simple records
• Operate a computer to input, retrieve, and file data and text
• Assist in hearing, vision, scoliosis, and BMI screening
• Assist in dispensing medication as needed
• Assist in sending out referral letters to parents on the screening results done in the schools

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional interaction among unruly children
• Frequent exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue
• Occasional requirement of a “2 person” lift and carry children up to approximately 80 pounds
• Occasional requirement to lift and carry (i.e. children) up to approximately 50 pounds

Position Type: N/A

Contact Information

• Sue Gronow , School Nurse
• District Wide
• Email: [e-mail]

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