Substitute Nurse - LPN

Position Type:
Substitute - Support Staff/Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse

Date Posted:
6/18/2024

Location:
Spring Grove Area School District

Date Available:
Upon Board approval

Closing Date:
until filled TITLE: Substitute Nurse - LPN

POSITION PURPOSE: To provide needed substitute health care, under the supervision and direction of a certified school nurse, to students in order to maintain a safe and healthy environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides first aid and other medical services, as designated in approved standing orders.
• Completes paperwork delegated by the school nurse and/or building principal, and assumes an important role as a member of the student health care team.
• Maintains a record of student contacts on appropriate district forms.
• Contacts parents/guardians to arrange transportation for sick or injured students.
• Makes phone contact with parents/guardians of students who are absent from school for medical reasons with the intent of determining the medical condition of the student, as directed by the building principal or school nurse.
• Schedules students for various screening procedures and for medical examinations as directed by the certified school nurse.
• Assists with state-mandated height, weight, and hearing screenings for students in the specific grades according to Pennsylvania Department of Health guidelines.
• Reviews the immunization data on assigned students for accuracy and completeness.
• Provides health services as required for students having special medical needs.
• Works cooperatively in a team approach regarding students with medical needs.
• Administers medication as per district guidelines, and as prescribed by the child's physician.
• Provides medical first aid services under the direction of, or in the absence of, the certified school nurse in accordance with district guidelines.
• Assists students will self-monitoring of chronic illnesses.
• Assess injuries and notifies the certified school nurse of any injury requiring medical or immediate absence from school.
• Screens students who present symptoms of a communicable disease and, under the direction of the school nurse, excludes them from school, when necessary.
• Examines students returning to school following an illness or communicable disease, when necessary.
• Completes paperwork as required by the school nurse and/or the district.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the school nurse or building principal.
• Supports and follows specific health care plans developed by Certified School Nurse.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing program, college, or practical nursing program.
• Current license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Current certificate in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and basic First Aid.
• Training in the administration of medication is required.
• Ability to relate positively with the staff, students, and parents.
• Possess the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Maturity and the ability to deal effectively with students and staff.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within the limits of assigned responsibilities.
• Understands the importance of and can practice confidentiality.
• Comfortable with following specific rules and regulations as they apply to the discipline procedures of the building.
• Receipt of current, favorable clearances including: Pennsylvania State Criminal History (Act 34), Federal Criminal History (FBI - Fingerprinting - Act 114), Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Act 151), and Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Disclosures (Act 168).

Salary - $28.00/hr