Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse JobID: 411Position Type:Student Support Services/School NurseDate Posted:9/26/2024Location:Bound Brook School DistrictDate Available:09/26/2024Closing Date:until filled  Additional Information: Show/HideJob DescriptionTitle: School NursePosition Purpose:* To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.Essential Functions:* Works collaboratively with health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.* Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.* Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.* Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.* Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.* Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.* Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).* Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.* Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).* Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.* Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504).* Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.* Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.* Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities.* Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports.* Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.* Provides health education to students as requested.* Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.* Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.Additional Duties:* Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators.Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.Equipment:* Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.* Uses personal computers.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.* Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.* Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.* Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.* Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).* Ability to problem solve job-related issues.* Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.* Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.* Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.* Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.Safety Requirements:* Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.* Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.Travel Requirements:* Frequent travel between schools may be required.Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:* Work in standard school building environment.* Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.Qualifications Profile:* Any combination of education, licenses, certifications and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:* Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related science area, with coursework in growth and development, health assessment, public or school health, crisis intervention and health education.* Master's degree in related field preferred.* Must meet qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations.* Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting desirable.License or Certificate:* Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.* Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).