School Nurse Substitute

Great Hearts Academies is a non-profit charter management organization (CMO) that operates classical preparatory K-12 public charter schools. Our academies cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty. We currently serve schools in Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas, providing these communities with the Great Hearts liberal arts model of public education.

About the Role

A Great Hearts School Nurse works within the health office responsible for providing medical assistance, health and wellness to school-age scholars and school staff. They provide assessments of minor injuries, urgent and emergency needs of scholars and staff. The school nurse aids children and youth in developing their full potential in health and education. The school nurse is certified to train staff on emergency use of Epinephrine, Albuterol, and Narcan for emergency use. The nurse must be able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Treat minor and emergent injuries and illnesses.
• Remain focused in the event of emergency with scholars or staff.
• Provide emergency care as needed to stabilize the severely ill or injured scholar until parent/guardians or EMS arrives.
• Perform basic first aid and CPR as needed.
• Maintain Heart Code BLS certification through the American Heart Association in CPR/AED.
• Assess and treat scholars with acute and chronic illnesses.
• Maintain certification for vision and hearing screening.
• Identify underlying health conditions by screening scholars and determining abnormalities of scholar’s health status.
• Review and implement Health Care Plans for Allergy, Asthma, Seizure, and Migraine diagnoses.
• Contact parents as needed for illness and injuries.
• Educate scholars on hygiene and safety practices.
• Maintain student medication administration and document according to the Medication guidelines.
• Dispense daily medications and OTC meds as per provider/parent instruction.
• Possess basic math skills to ensure proper dosage amounts when dispensing medications.
• Maintain and monitor student immunizations in accordance with state law and file the annual report by November 15.
• Maintain complete, comprehensive, and thorough documentation.
• Demonstrate calm, caring demeanor while working with scholars.
• Possess good presentation skills for training school staff.
• Keep the health office clean, organized, and quiet, along with ordering supplies as needed.
• Compile and maintain all updated immunization records, hearing and vision screenings, and ASIR cards.
• Promote the control of communicable diseases within the school and community.
• Delegate tasks when appropriate to Health Assistant/UAP.
• Provide guidance and supervision to the Health Assistant/UAP.
• Communicate to the Director of Nursing and Headmaster any pertinent information accumulated in the process of carrying out duties.
• Supervise the control of communicable disease, conferring with Headmasters, parents, teachers, and students, interpreting regulations on exclusion, and reporting disease to the Headmaster and Director of Nursing.
• Complete the accident reports on all accidents and forward a copy of the report to the campus safety coordinator and the Headmaster.
• Recognize and report possible physical, sexual, and/or psychological abuse of students.
• Review the Child Find mandates on a yearly basis. New faculty will be required to attend a Child Find In-service.
• Maintain confidentiality of all student health information in accordance with FERPA and HIPAA.
• Wear a name badge with the title of Registered Nurse (RN) clearly visible as required by the AZBN.

Requirements

• RN License in the operating state.
• Experience in school nursing is highly recommended but not required.
• Valid IVP Level Fingerprint Clearance in the state of Arizona.
• Expertise in school-aged specific health care plans for acute and chronic health conditions.
• Competent in the ability to implement policies and procedures.
• Maintain current competency skills and supervise health assistant/UAP competencies.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to complete state and county required reports.
• Strong organizational, communication, mentoring, coaching, and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

• Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching.
• May be required to move or position equipment up to 50 pounds approximately.

Pay

Salary Range: $40,000-$52,000

Additional Information

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance in accordance with state requirements. May need to travel locally for training and professional development opportunities.