Substitute School Nurse

Qualifications/Certification

• High School Graduate
• Current Pennsylvania Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Responsibilities

• Aid Health Officer in providing care for students and staff, including First Aid
• Apply appropriate nursing theory and evidence-based practices as the basis for decision making in the school setting
• Inform classroom teachers, when necessary, of the disposition of ill or injured students
• Secure and administer medication to students in accordance with LCTI's procedures
• Assist the Health Officer in establishing and/or maintaining each student's health record
• Correspond with parents and health care providers on the health needs of the students, as directed
• Assist the Health Officer in the maintenance of the health room facility
• Be willing to learn and perform new procedures as they become necessary in the care of students with special needs and/or medically fragile students
• Understand and adhere to the principles of confidentiality
• Accompany ill or injured students to hospital as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by the administrator

Physical Requirements

Measured in terms of frequency:

• Lifting:
  • Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
  • 11 to 20 lbs: Occasionally
  • Beyond 20 lbs: Occasionally
• Body Movements:
  • Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
  • Climb: Occasionally
  • Kneel: Occasionally
  • Push: Frequently
  • Pull: Occasionally
  • Twisting: Occasionally
  • Standing: Frequently
  • Sitting: Frequently
  • Walking: Frequently

Schedule

As needed