Substitute Nurse

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a current Louisiana nursing license or an ADN or ASN (associate’s degree in nursing)
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Previous pediatric, school nursing, emergency, or community health experience preferred
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA, FERPA, and school policies
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with school administration and staff

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide nursing assessment, first aid, and emergency care for students, staff, and visitors
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, parent authorization, and school policy
• Maintain accurate documentation of all student health visits, medications administered, treatments provided, and incidents in the school's designated health record system
• Assess students who become ill or injured during the school day and determine appropriate disposition, including return to class, parent notification, or emergency medical services when warranted
• Monitor students with chronic medical conditions and implement established healthcare plans
• Maintain confidentiality of student health information
• Follow established communicable disease protocols and notify administration of reportable health concerns
• Communicate with parents regarding student illness, injury, or other health concerns as appropriate
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and other staff to support student health and safety
• Maintain the health office in a clean, organized, and safe manner
• Ensure medications and medical supplies are properly secured and inventoried during the assignment
• Respond appropriately to medical emergencies and participate in emergency response procedures
• Perform other duties assigned by the Head of School or designee

Substitute-specific Responsibilities

• Follow all existing school nursing procedures established by the School Nurse
• Review the substitute nurse notes and student health alerts at the beginning of each assignment
• Communicate any significant student health concerns or incidents to the School Nurse and administration before the end of the workday
• Complete all required incident reports and documentation before leaving campus
• Refer non-urgent follow-up matters to the School Nurse upon their return

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift up to 30 pounds, and respond quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to safely assist students with mobility needs when necessary