SUBSTITUTE NURSE (RN)
Davenport Community Schools · Davenport, IA · 1 wk ago
Healthcare$200/hrFull-time
Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as a liaison between parents, school personnel, physicians and agencies in school medical matters.
- Assume responsibility for the immediate care to students or staff members who have suffered injury or emergency illness and administer first aid in accordance with established procedures when necessary: including awareness and implementation of district and/or building disaster plans as necessary.
- Act as an advisor within the building in matters of student health needs and maintaining sanitary and safe conditions.
- Participate in in-service training programs as required for substitute nurses.
- Dispense medications and keep accurate records regarding medications.
- Utilize individual and Emergency health care plans for students with special health care needs.
- Notify staff of students with special health conditions and needs.
- Absorb communicable disease report to SCHD during coverage period.
- Communicate with school nurse as needed to maintain continuity of care.
- Must be willing to support and implement Davenport's multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) for both behavior and academics.
- Good attendance and punctuality are a must to ensure that the duties and responsibilities of the job are performed successfully.
- Other duties as assigned by administration
Physical Requirements of Position
- Must be able to lift/push/pull 50 lbs.
- Ability to physically lift 50lbs, bend, stoop, push/pull, walk, twist, and kneel.
Special Qualification Desired
- RN License Required
- Current certification in CPR for Health Professionals.
- An ability and desire to work with children, parents, administrators, staff, and the community to better the total educational process of the district.
- Experience working with children, desired.
- Knowledge of Iowa Nurse Delegation grid.
- Knowledge of HIPPA/FERPA laws.
- Computer skills required to input and gather data in Infinite Campus, Ability to use Microsoft Outlook.
- Participate in continuing education and professional meetings.