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What they do
A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
$74,167 / year median in Indiana
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Nurse
•Substitute
New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District
ESC (Educational Service Center)
•New Albany, Indiana This job is also posted in New Albany-Floyd County Consolidated School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5933481
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
TITLE:
School Nurse
•Substitute
CLASSIFICATION
Instructional Support Staff
PAY GRADE 34
$30.55/hour
LOCATION
Varies based on need
REPORTS TO
School Nurse Supervisor and Building Principal
This position works 28.75 hours per week or less.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position is temporary as needed to fill in when our full-time staff is out.
Successfully met the standards for the school services professional and the national standards for school nurse;
Obtained a bachelor's degree from an approved school of nursing program;
Obtained a registered nurse's license through the Indiana state board of nursing and maintain this license.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Identify, review and maintain records of health status/problem of students.
Assist nurse coordinator with instructional classes in subjects such as first aid, diabetes care, dental care, hand washing, growth, and development.
Collaborate with nurse coordinator and school personnel in identifying and meeting social, emotional and physical needs of school children.
Initiate, maintain and review health records of students in compliance with applicable laws.
Report to parents, school personnel, physicians and clinics and other agencies on student medical matters. Disseminate information to school staff on health matters regarding health action plans and health concerns.
Classified Nurses will take direction from the certified nurse and implement all care consistent with practices and directives set by the certified nurse.
Administer medication and treatment to students per physician's orders and parent authority. Delegate appropriate duties to health aides. Provide training for and assist in the evaluation of health aides.
Work with nurse coordinator to address exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
Attend case conferences and 504 meetings regarding health services. Participate in in-service trainings/programs. Maintains a professional presence during meetings.
Assist building administration for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
Gives honest open feedback and communicates in an effective, positive manner.
Embraces role as a team member and makes decisions that maintain a cohesive professional learning community.
Addresses challenges with analysis and development of solutions.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nurse Coordinator/Supervisor and/or Building Principal.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
The employee shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the Corporation.
Position Type:
Substitute
Benefits
- Dental Insurance