Substitute Nurse (RN) 26/27 SY

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Execute instructions left by the assigned school nurse; maintain and operate the school clinic.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Ability to use clinic/medical equipment; - Possess basic pharmacological knowledge; - Ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly; - Comfortable knowledge of universal procedures and ability to teach this to others; - Good oral and written communication skills; - Basic computer skills; - Willing attitude to be a part of the school team; - Strong sense of professionalism; - Other skills and requirements expected by the nursing coordinator and the school administrators include management and organizational ability, common sense, motivation, positive attitude; and the ability/willingness to participate in ongoing professional and staff development, both independently and through system-offered opportunities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Must be licensed as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and in good standing with the Virginia Board of Nursing. - A minimum of one to three years nursing experience and experience in community health, pediatrics, emergency care and triage, psychiatry, and/or a physician's office preferred. - Active Basic Life Support BLS CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers certification with hands-on training required. - A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY

- If you are interested in applying for this position, you must create an account. - After creating an account, please login, complete the online application, and apply for this job. - Make sure to attach a copy of your nursing license, as well as a copy of your Basic Life Support BLS CPR/AED for Healthcare Providers certification with hands-on training certificate. - A minimum of three references are required in the reference section of your application. One of the three must be a current or most recent former supervisor.