Substitute Nurses

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid care of injured or ill students/staff.
• Administer medications and treatments to students (e.g. glucose testing, medication administration, tube feeding, etc.) following written orders.
• Document care provided in electronic data base.
• Respond to health emergencies, administer CPR and first aid as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and data privacy.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff.
• Maintain and update health records, immunization files, and records.
• Conduct health care assessment and decision making based on medical knowledge and licensure.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse License.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification.
• Computer Literacy.

Compensation & Benefits

LPN's - $25.98 per hour;
RNs - $31.42 per hour.
This position does not include benefits as it is a non contracted position.

Expected Qualifications

• Develop good relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Work well as a member of a team.
• Initiate assigned tasks independently.
• Effectively communicate (oral, electronic, and written forms) with students, staff and parents.
• Readily utilize computer programs for data entry (Microsoft word, Infinite Campus, Google Drive, etc.).
• Maintain health records in accordance with policy and submit reports in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness.
• React quickly and decisively in a crisis.
• Function with a minimum of supervision.
• Display a high level of professionalism.

Pay

$25.98 per hour for LPN's;
$31.42 per hour for RNs.

Schedule

Intermittent hours as needed in health offices (elementary or secondary building) and field trips. Health office hours are based on school calendar. Length varies depending on need: up to 8 hours a day.