Substitute Nurse Associate

Marion Independent School District•Des Moines, IA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves providing care for students in the health clinic, responding to emergencies, administering medications, and maintaining health records. The role requires communication with students, staff, and parents, and willingness to learn specialized medical procedures. The Substitute Nurse Associate will also assist with health-related building emergencies and perform clerical functions related to student health.

Requirements

Current certification in the American Red Cross First-Aid Program, and CPR/AED, or complete training if not certified.
Ability to complete a certification in Medication Administration per GWAEA online.
Ability to complete Blood Borne pathogens training per GWAEA online.
Interest in working with young people.
Handle confidential information in an ethical manner.
Efficient clerical skills in typing, recording, filing and telephone skills.
Ability to use good decision-making skills regarding communication with students, school nurse, other health service personnel, administration, teaching faculty, and parents.

Nice To Haves

A medical background or work experience in a health clinic may be beneficial.

Responsibilities

Care for routine illnesses and injuries in the health clinic.
Respond to emergency situations with students per emergency protocols.
Provide care as directed in a student's Individual Health Plan.
Identify students with health problems and refer them to school nurses.
Communicate with students, the school nurse, staff, and parent/ guardian.
Administer medications to students according to the District Policy.
Learn and perform special procedures (e.g., gastric-tube management, inhalation therapy, emergency protocols, diabetic follow-up procedures).
Perform clerical functions including health recording/files.
Establish and maintain health records on every student.
Help coordinate vision and hearing screenings.
Provide service for students in a friendly and caring manner.
Assist with health related building emergencies as trained.
Other duties as assigned.