Substitute Registered Nurse

Qualifications

• Registered nurse by Arkansas Board of Nursing
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation certified
• Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Instructor certification preferred
• Minimum two years experience as a registered nurse
• Possesses the ability to work with children; experience with children preferred
• Basic computer aptitude

Requirements

• Reports To Principal
• Supervises School licensed practical nurse, where applicable, in conjunction with the building administration

Responsibilities

• Follows and maintains knowledge of all District policies and procedures
• Oversees the duties of the licensed practical nurse, when applicable
• Supervises the administration of medications following state and District guidelines
• Maintains records related to student care
• Assists students with any health-related needs, including self-care needs such as hygiene, toileting, catheterization, blood glucose monitoring, nutrition, tube feeding, etc.
• Oversees the training and supervision of paraprofessionals and other staff members who assist with student health-related needs
• Interacts thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents/guardians; resolves conflict in a professional manner
• Oversees the coordination of medical information among the parent, the school, and the medical provider
• Supervises a variety of student activities, including playground, cafeteria, bus loading and unloading, field trips, hallways, and other areas where students gather
• Maintains secure confidential records, information, and inquiries
• Evaluates student injuries, determines course of action, performs first aid
• Completes and maintains communication logs with staff and parents, if appropriate
• Participates in the development and implementation of health care plans
• Oversees the maintenance of the immunization program
• Captors and performs all screenings required by the Arkansas Board of Education
• Other duties, as assigned