CLASS TITLE:  SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE (RN/LPN)

BASIC FUNCTION:

Administer first-aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide to school employees as needed.

Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.

Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.

Maintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations.

Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician’s instructions within District guidelines.

Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization when a need is identified to coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.

Conduct health-related education for students, parents and school staff as required.

Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents within HIPPA guidelines regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.

Make home visits as required.

Maintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.

Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.

Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.

Participate in Section 504 and ARC’s involving students with special health care needs.

Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

            KNOWLEDGE OF:

            First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.

            Various health screening practices, procedures and techniques.

            Oral and written communication skills.

Record keeping techniques.

Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Health and safety regulations.

Contagious diseases.

ABILITY TO:

Administer first aid according to established procedures.

Conduct variety of health screenings.

Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.

Make referrals and perform follow-up.

Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.

Understand and follow written prescriptions.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.

Complete work with many interruptions.

Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.

Observe health and safety regulations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to:  graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse and two years of comprehensive nursing experience.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

            Valid Kentucky driver’s license.

            Valid Kentucky RN licensure.

            Valid Kentucky LPN licensure.

Updated:         May 2007