SUBSTITUTE - NURSE
Company: Stafford County Public Schools
Location: Stafford
Posted on: October 30, 2024
Job Description:
Job Title: Substitute School Nurse
Location: School Based
Pay Grade: Hourly
Work Calendar: Substitue/As Needed
FLSA Status: N/A
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the supervision of the building principals and Coordinator of
Health Services, this position provides health services and
leadership in establishing a complete and effective program of
school health.
MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide Health Services to Students
- Interprets state and federal and School Board Policy and
regulations regarding health requirements and immunization
documentation for all new students.
- Establishes and maintains a school health record for each
student based on best practice, SCPS Health Services protocols and
State Standards for Accreditation for Public Schools in
Virginia.
- Maintains and adequately supervises the school health
clinic.
- Provides nursing intervention for acute illness and injury of
students and staff and supports student's health needs for
returning to class whenever possible and approves early dismissals,
as appropriate.
- Supervises and documents medication/treatment administration in
accordance with the Virginia Department of Education guidelines by
a licensed health care provider and SCPS Health Services
protocols.
- Administers individual screening of vision, hearing, and
scoliosis; and evaluate refer, and follow-ups as required by
Virginia school law and School Board regulations.
- Make home visits in conjunction with other support staff to
assist with health-related absentee problems when appropriate
during a long term assignment.
- Protects the health of students and staff by controlling
disease outbreak and spread of communicable diseases through
enforcement of health practices, health department protocols and
school policies. Provide Training and Support to Administration and
Staff
- Collaborate with educational staff and parents in assessing the
health needs of students to prepare and implement health service
care plans needed and provide chronic disease case management,
participate on School Crisis Team, 504 and Student Support
Committee, as needed, in planning, prevention and implementation
and provide staff education and training related to medication
administration, diabetes, asthma, allergy, anaphylaxis recognition
and treatment, according to SCPS School Board policy and Code of
Virginia during a long term assignment.
- Completes necessary forms and procedures for Blood borne
Pathogen Exposure incidents and situations related to Workers
Compensation as outlined in Exposure Control Plan and School Board
Policy and Regulations.
- Implements training for staff members of workplace safety
guidelines and Bloodborne Pathogens as required through OSHA and
related to Workers' Compensation. Provide first aid and referrals
for staff for Workers' Compensation claims.
- Maintains a liaison with health care providers and other
community agencies to support student health, wellness and
independence of personal health care.
- Provides emergency assessment, triage, and treatment as first
responder for staff and students while coordinating care through
EMT services and school administration.
- Acts as a resource upon request by teacher, principal, student
and or parent. Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford
County Public Schools
- Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to
position.
- Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests
for information.
- Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to
position.
- Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and
punctuality.
- Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general
public.
- Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and
co-workers.
- Comply with all District and School policies and regulations,
including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
- Perform other related duties as required/assigned. EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or a graduate of an accredited
program of registered nursing and hold a current license to
practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Two (2) years successful nursing experience. Pediatric and
community health experience preferred
- Valid Virginia Driver's License
- Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge
- English grammar and usage
- Child growth and development
- Currently mandated safety regulations such as OSHA, etc.
- Related state regulations
- Skills
- Adhere to Guidelines of Confidentiality as outlined in Federal
and State laws and county policies and procedures.
- Application of theory to practice by use of most recent
techniques and information which govern actions
- Abilities
- Appropriate use of written and verbal communication
- Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
- Organize and perform work independently
- Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple
projects
- Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of
work WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise,
temperatures that are controlled but may require some exposure to
weather, and some exposure to chemicals or other negative air
quality elements.
- The work is medium work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds
of force to move or lift objects.
- The following physical and mental abilities are representative
of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job:
standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods;
operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; moving the hands,
wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or
lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by
hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light
or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language;
communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making
decisions using logic and rational thinking.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable
accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions
herein described.
Since every duty associated with this position may not be described
herein, employees may be required to perform duties not
specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be
reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their
duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job
description.
Keywords: Stafford County Public Schools, Wheaton-Glenmont , SUBSTITUTE - NURSE, Healthcare , Stafford, Maryland
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