Clinic Substitute, Licensed (SUB2)

Primary Function

Provides appropriate health care services for students in the school clinic; under the general supervision of the principal, in the absence of the school nurse.

Requirements

• Educational Level: High school diploma or GED; Graduate of an accredited nursing education program required
• Certification/License Required: Valid Georgia RN/LPN license; must successfully complete the CCSD training course and pass all written tests; must fulfill continuing competency requirements
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year nursing experience required; 2 years of professional nursing experience preferred

Physical Activities

Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Written and oral communication
• Ability to maintain a positive working relationship with school personnel, students and families
• Record keeping and organizational abilities
• Interpersonal skills necessary for overseeing clinic
• Knowledge of fundamental nursing concepts, practices, and procedures is essential

Essential Duties

• Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance
• Presents professional and well-groomed appearance according to District Dress Code
• Attends mandatory Clinic Substitute Training and updates training as needed
• Adheres to District Administrative Rules and delivers nursing services consistent with the Georgia Board of Nursing rules and regulations; nursing procedures are efficient, sage and effective; maintains accurate documentation of clinic services including emergency situations and demonstrates ethical and professional behavior, including maintenance of confidentiality at all times
• Uses and instructs students and staff in standard precautions at all times
• Administers and documents medications to students according to approved clinic policies, procedures, protocols and written physician directions to include injectable medications and emergency medication with appropriate documented records
• Performs appropriate health care procedures from orders written by a licensed physician
• Provides privacy, a caring environment, and displays and models respect towards students and others and communicates clear behavior expectations in the clinic to students and staff
• Identifies and manages individuals with suspected infectious illnesses and helps prevent transmission to others through exclusion and education; reports required information to the Consulting Nurse
• Uses Clinic Substitute Folder, New Nurse/Clinic Substitute Training Manual and other appropriate resource materials efficiently and effectively
• Communicates and collaborates with school personnel, nursing administration, students and families in a professional manner and with appropriate frequency about school health issues
• Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator

Clinic Sub Hourly Rates

$24.95 (Licensed)