Substitute Staff Nurse - $25.00/hr.

North Penn School District; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 28,413 - 40,467; Part time

Job summary

North Penn School District is seeking a Substitute Staff Nurse to provide first aid and health services to students. The nurse will administer medications, assist the certified school nurse, and maintain student health records. Candidates must hold a valid license as a professional nurse in Pennsylvania and have a minimum of two years of nursing experience. Strong communication skills and CPR certification are essential. The position offers a competitive pay of $25.00/hr.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid services to students and staff.
• Administer medications according to physician's prescriptions.
• Assist in executing mandated programs directed by the certified school nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.
• Collaborate with school nurse to identify health resources.

Skills

Valid CPR and First Aid certificate

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Conflict resolution skills

Multi-task capabilities

Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion

Education

Licensed professional nurse in Pennsylvania

Job description

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

Title

Substitute Staff Nurse

Reports To

Building Principal

Takes Direction From

Certified School Nurse

Salary

$25.00/hr.

Summary

The staff nurse is a skilled health care provider who administers first aid and other health services to students as needed. As a professionally trained person, the staff nurse is expected to demonstrate sensitivity to the health needs of all students.

Essential Functions

• Provide first aid services to students and school personnel in accordance with district guidelines.
• Administer medications and treatments to students in accordance with the prescription of the student's physician and the direction of the North Penn School District medical director.
• Assist in the execution of the mandated program as directed by the certified school nurse.
• Contact parent/guardian regarding an injured or ill student.
• Keep records and other documents accurate and up-to-date.
• Confere with the school nurse at regular intervals and with the principal and school nurse coordinator as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of information regarding students and student records.
• Collaborate with the school nurse to identify community health resources and to assist students and/or parents/guardians with their use.
• Together with the school nurse, serve as a health consultant to school personnel.
• Assist in the assessment of the social, emotional and physical needs of the students and report these needs to the school nurse, parents and teachers.
• Follow North Penn School District policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Assist in keeping the health suite clean and orderly.
• Restock health room supplies and maintain inventory.

Education and/or Certification Required

Licensed professional nurse in Pennsylvania

Experience Needed

Minimum 2 years’ nursing experience

Requisite Skills

• Valid CPR and First Aid certificate
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, phone etiquette and conflict resolution skills are required
• Multi‑task capabilities
• Able to work within timelines
• Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion

ADA Compliance

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary from sedentary to very heavy work. Tasks may require exertion up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly, and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling or moving objects as needed. The incumbent should also be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly for light or sedentary work, and up to 20 lbs or 10 lbs for medium work as required.