Substitute Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Substitute School Nurse

Current School-Year

On-call, As Needed Basis

Please note that we are unable to provide a work visa for substitute positions.

Nous ne pouvons pas offrir de visa de travail pour un poste de remplaant.

Overview

This person is responsible for providing substitute / temporary specialized health care services for school staff and students in order to maintain a safe and healthy school environment as well as promoting the value of wellness in the school and community.

Status of Position

This is an on-call as needed position with Acadmie Lafayette. This is a non-exempt position pursuant to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Reporting

Substitute Nurse's report to the campus / building principal.

Responsibilities

• Assessing the health needs of the whole school community and developing a health plan
• Providing confidential health services for individual children;
• Supporting, advising, counseling (with the support of the social worker), and referring children experiencing mental health problems, such as depression;
• Coordinating immunization programs and documentation;
• Producing individual health plan for children with disabilities or long-term conditions; participate in IEP team and 504 plans;
• Providing training for school-based staff to support children with health care needs, such as asthma, diabetes or epilepsy, and contributing to PSHE curriculum;
• Providing advice for parents and school staff on childhood illnesses and the management and control of infectious diseases;
• Performing annual health screening;.
• Promoting healthy lifestyle by addressing : exercise, healthy eating, smoking, drug, and alcohol abuse
• Addressing issues of mental health and well-being, including depression and bullying;
• Handling matters of sexual health and relationships as well as teenage pregnancy;
• Organizing, communicating, monitoring and reviewing fire, tornado, intruder and other emergency preparedness drills
• Collecting and reporting monthly data on student visits and injuries
• Other duties as assigned by building principal

Qualifications

Mental / Physical / Environmental Demands

Other Requirements