Substitute Registered Nurse
About The Position
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To meet the health needs of students and staff in a timely and professional manner in the absence of the regular school nurse. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Assessment of the health needs of students and staff in a professional manner. Review and implementation of clinic substitute manual. Knowledge of communicable diseases and reporting requirements according to state and local policies in collaboration with the principal and/or coordinator of district health. Contact with a student's parent or legal guardian will be made regarding a student's health concern when deemed necessary and according to McKinney ISD guidelines. Knowledge and understanding of the health needs of the assigned campus, and ability to perform the functions of the school nurse. Communication with the campus nurse regarding any long term health issues that were brought to his/her attention and any unusual situations or emergencies that occurred while on duty. All clinic activity and any recommendations that are made to the student and/or parent are expected to be accurately documented per district guidelines. Confidentiality of all student information including medical records will be maintained. Compliance with McKinney ISD Board Policies FFAC (LEGAL) and FFAC (LOCAL) with regard to the treatment of students is expected. Compliance with all McKinney ISD Board Policies and procedures. Adherence to universal precautions, infection control, and emergency medical protocols. Unless the district has provided certification training, the substitute nurse is not expected to do scheduled school health screenings such as vision, hearing, acanthosis nigricans or spinal. Communicate with the building principal or Director of Health Services regarding all emergencies and significant health related issues. Willingness to accept assignments at all grade levels including special education assignments. The assigned school nurse, the principal or Director of Health Services may assign additional duties. Dress in professional attire related to duties assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program.
- Valid registered nurse license to practice professional nursing in Texas from the State Board of Nurse Examiners.
- Current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers CPR certification.
- Completion of the orientation program assigned by the Director of Health Services.
Nice To Haves
- Two years nursing experience, preferably in community health.
Responsibilities
- Assessment of the health needs of students and staff in a professional manner.
- Review and implementation of clinic substitute manual.
- Knowledge of communicable diseases and reporting requirements according to state and local policies in collaboration with the principal and/or coordinator of district health.
- Contact with a student's parent or legal guardian will be made regarding a student's health concern when deemed necessary and according to McKinney ISD guidelines.
- Knowledge and understanding of the health needs of the assigned campus, and ability to perform the functions of the school nurse.
- Communication with the campus nurse regarding any long term health issues that were brought to his/her attention and any unusual situations or emergencies that occurred while on duty.
- All clinic activity and any recommendations that are made to the student and/or parent are expected to be accurately documented per district guidelines.
- Confidentiality of all student information including medical records will be maintained.
- Compliance with McKinney ISD Board Policies FFAC (LEGAL) and FFAC (LOCAL) with regard to the treatment of students is expected.
- Compliance with all McKinney ISD Board Policies and procedures.
- Adherence to universal precautions, infection control, and emergency medical protocols.
- Unless the district has provided certification training, the substitute nurse is not expected to do scheduled school health screenings such as vision, hearing, acanthosis nigricans or spinal.
- Communicate with the building principal or Director of Health Services regarding all emergencies and significant health related issues.
- Willingness to accept assignments at all grade levels including special education assignments.
- The assigned school nurse, the principal or Director of Health Services may assign additional duties.
- Dress in professional attire related to duties assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
