Substitute School Nurse

Job Title: Substitute School Nurse

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Lower School or Upper School Principal

Overview

Job goal

To provide nursing services for students of all ages. Substitute school nurses work under the supervision of the school administration and in collaboration with the existing school nurse.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Current Georgia Nursing License CPR certification At least 2 years' experience in pediatrics, ER, or urgent care preferred

Spiritual and Personal Expectations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrate good nursing judgment and the ability to apply the nursing process in a variety of situations
• Demonstrate basic clerical skills, including filing, record keeping, clinical documentation and report preparation
• Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills
• Display ability to maintain confidentiality of all client information

Essential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of school administration and in conjunction with the school nurse to:
• Incorporate the nursing process in evaluating and treating students.
• Follow clinical procedures for handling specific student health issues.
• Assist students with health, hygiene, and other personal needs.
• Assist with routine health screenings.
• Administer medications and perform necessary health procedures, according to student health needs, clinic policies and procedures, and appropriate training and certifications.
• Make referrals to school counselor, guidance counselor, and school administration as appropriate.
• Notify administration immediately, and make every reasonable attempt to contact parents, in the case of an emergency situation, including any time a call to 911 is made.
• Document all care given using the Magnus Health system.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and community agencies, while maintaining confidentiality of student information.
• Keep school clinic clean and well organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to lift 35 lbs at times

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of skills, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities, may change at any time with or without notice.

Employment at Hebron Christian Academy is open to qualified individuals who are Christians of good character, without regard or reference to race, sex, national or ethnic origin, color, age, or disability. Hebron Christian Academy is a religious educational ministry, permitted to discriminate based on religion. All prospective and current employees must agree with Hebron Christian Academy's mission statement, and they must be willing to conduct their lives in conformity with the school's statement of faith and the school's declaration and agreement to ethical and moral integrity.