Substitute Nurse(s)

Queen Anne's County Public Schools • Centreville, MD

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About The Position

S ubstitute nurses are hired in the absence of the regular school nurse. Preferred applicants have had some experience in working with children.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Maryland RN license
• Submit to a criminal history background check and drug-testing
• Attend substitute nurse orientation

Nice To Haves

• Preferred applicants have had some experience in working with children.

Responsibilities

• Implements a comprehensive school health program.
• Collects health status data, systematically records data on student health record and interprets data by comparing it to norms and standards.
• Conducts health appraisals through health screenings, interviews, observations, and review of health records and reports.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates an individualized health care plan for students with identified health needs.
• Notifies appropriate persons on positive findings from health appraisals and screening programs.
• Identifies, assesses, and provides health follow-up on conditions which may interfere with learning.
• Interprets health information and medical reports to school personnel, family, and students as appropriate.
• Conducts NSG assessments and renders first aid/NSG care accordingly.
• Implements the medication policy.
• Monitors compliance of students with current immunization and communicable disease regulation.
• Consults with the building administrator in the interpretation of laws, regulations, and policies regarding communicable diseases to school personnel, pupils, and parents.
• Maintains health room facilities, supplies, and equipment.
• Consults with the school administrator regarding the enforcement of disease control/prevention policies.
• Instructs and supervises staff in performing special health procedures.
• Identifies students and families in need of health counseling.
• Provides health counseling and referrals to students, families, and/or groups in health related matters.
• Confers with the individual involved in an accident and appropriate school personnel regarding preventive measures and corrective action.
• Provides direct and indirect health instruction during the performance of health guidance.
• Acts as a resource person in health education to school personnel.
• Promotes optimal level of health and wellness and assists students/staff to be competent, self directed consumers of health services.
• Other duties as assigned by the building administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees