Substitute School Nurse

This substitute school nurse position provides health services to students during the school day. You will assess and respond to student health needs, including illness, injury, and medical emergencies, while maintaining accurate records of all health encounters.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to student health needs, including illness, injury, and medical emergencies
• Provide skilled care for medically fragile students and follow individualized health and emergency care plans
• Recognize and respond to allergies and anaphylaxis, including epinephrine administration
• Assess head injuries, recognize concussion symptoms, and ensure appropriate follow-up
• Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments, including inhalers, insulin, epinephrine, nasal sprays, and nebulizer treatments
• Maintain proficiency in CPR, first aid, and AED use
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student health and safety
• Perform student health screenings as needed
• Identify and report communicable diseases according to applicable requirements
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student health visits, medications, treatments, and medical events
• Protect the confidentiality of student and staff health information
• Follow established procedures, health requirements, and written or verbal instructions
• Prioritize responsibilities and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
• Assist with other school-related needs as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current BLS and First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric and/or adolescent nursing experience
• School nursing experience