Substitute School Nurse(s)

Louisville City School; North Canton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisville City Schools is seeking a Substitute Nurse to provide health services across elementary through high school buildings in North Canton, OH. The nurse will work under the licensed school nurse and building administrator, promoting student health and safety while delivering essential health interventions.

Required are an active LPN or RN license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing, CPR/First Aid training, and eligibility for an Ohio Educational Aide Permit or equivalent licensure.

Qualifications

• Valid LPN/RN license with Ohio Board of Nursing.
• Experience working with children.
• CPR and First Aid training.
• ESEA qualified or equivalent licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with toileting needs and administer first aid to ill or injured children.
• Record health information in student health records and maintain immunization data.
• Administer medications as needed under supervision and follow confidentiality rules.
• Report suspected child abuse or illness per district procedures.
• Support health screenings and coordinate with school staff.

Skills

Experience with children

CPR & First Aid

Education

LPN or RN license

Ohio Educational Aide Permit / ESEA qualified

Job description

Substitute School Nurse(s)

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Job Details

Job ID: 3641032

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

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

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: Full-time

Job Categories:

Student Services > School Nurse

Substitute > Substitute

Contact Information

• Kristina Barrows , Superintendent
• 407 E. Main St
• Louisville, Ohio 44641
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]