Openings as of 9/28/2023
Substitute School Nurse 2023-2024 School Year
JobID: 11310
• Position Type:
Substitute - Classified
• Date Posted:
6/1/2023
• Location:
District Wide
• Date Available:
08/17/2023
• Closing Date:
Ongoing
Notes: SUBSTITUTES ARE HIRED ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS ONLY
• This posting is for the 2023-24 school year only.  If you previously applied for a substitute position in the 2022-2023 school year, it will be necessary to reapply using this posting. CURRENT SUBSTITUTES OF THE DISTRICT ARE NOT REQUIRED TO REAPPLY.
• In order to be considered for this position, the following steps are required:
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Interview with a member of the Human Resources team
• Candidates selected through the interview process will then participate in a new hire orientation
• No applicant may start as a substitute until the hiring and orientation process is complete
Job Description:
TITLE: Substitute School Nurse
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and is a licensed registered nurse in the State of Kentucky
• Has three years of nursing experience
• Possesses a valid driver's license
• Has demonstrated the ability or potential to work effectively with students, parents, and staff
REPORTS TO:  Executive Director Student Services/ Director of Health Services
JOB GOAL:   Collaborate with all stakeholders to intervene with actual and potential student health problems and provide case management services support. To promote school-wide health and safety initiatives and build student and family capacity for adaptation, self-management, self-advocacy and learning.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides care to students and staff who need emergency care due to injury or who present with an acute illness
• Within the nurse’s scope of practice and state laws, trains and delegates to unlicensed school
personnel medication administration and/or the delivery of health services as ordered by a licensed health care provider. Delegation to others involves initial assessment, training, competency validation, supervision
• Assist faculty and staff in monitoring chronic medical conditions
• Coordinate care and student emergency action plans related to diabetes, seizures, asthma, allergies and use of emergency medications i.e. Epi-Pen, Glucagon and Diastat
• Obtain parental consent for health services
• Develop an Individual Health Plan (IHP) for children with chronic disease
• Serve on advisory committees/consultation for health accommodations necessary to support student individual education care plans, (i.e. 504 & IEP).
• Assist with the development of school emergency response plan for emergencies and disasters and the training of staff to respond appropriately within applicable state laws
• Address potential health problems that are barriers to learning or symptoms of underlying medical conditions by coordinating and assisting with mandated screenings, i.e., vision, hearing and scoliosis
• Initiate referrals according to state and school policies
• Provide staff educational in-services (but not limited to), i.e. CPR/First Aid/AED training and OSHA bloodborne pathogen and infection control updates
• Monitor immunizations and report communicable diseases as required by law
• Review immunization records for compliance to state laws and school policies
• Assist in evaluation of school emotional environment to decrease potential bullying and violence and/or an environment that is not conducive to optimal mental health and learning
• Provide health education information directly to individual students, groups of students, or classes and provide guidance and consultation about health education curriculum;
• Promote health awareness activities such fairs for staff and families and consult with other school staff , i.e. food service personnel, physical education teachers, FRYSC, regarding healthy lifestyles and staff wellness programs
• Serve as a member of the coordinated school health team that promotes the health and well-being of school members through collaborative efforts
• Provide case management  information to families through telephone calls, written communication and home visits as needed
• Serve as a representative of the school community and communicate with community health providers, and community health agencies/partnerships, to promote the health of the community
• Maintain professional growth through participation in educational endeavors necessary for current licenser and participation and membership in professional organizations at local, state, and national levels
• When necessary, make home visits to identify needs and assist parents in utilizing existing resources for providing care of the students
• Perform other duties consistent with the position assigned as requested by the supervisor
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• As Needed
• Daily assignments are arranged through the Secretary, Teacher, Frontline, or Principal
• Board approved 02-26-1992
• Revised 10/9/2014, 6/10/2021
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