Substitute Nurse

Job Summary:

Practice professional nursing within educational setting to provide appropriate health services for students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skilled in nursing practices/procedures

Ability to act/react in emergency situations

Knowledge of health related resources available to students/families

Organizational skills

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Supervise, monitor, dispense and document medication prescribed for students and as needed or over-the-counter medication

Assessment of illness necessitating absence from school

Assist students with hygiene needs

First aid for injury

Coordinate individual student health care with appropriate staff

Communication with parents regarding health needs

Maintain confidential student health information

Assist students with diabetes in monitoring and calculating insulin

Qualifications:

Current license as a Registered Nurse