Substitute Registered Professional Nurse
About The Position
Performs professional nursing services at one or more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems; performs related duties as required. Under the general direction of a School Physician or School Nurse-Teacher, this is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health screening and notification of defects and communicable disease control. This position differs from the certificated position of School Nurse-Teacher in that there is no responsibility involved for either classroom instruction or guidance. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants.
Requirements
- Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application.
- Working knowledge of material medical, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene.
- Skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices.
- Ability to understand and follow technical, oral, and written instructions.
- Ability to keep records and make reports.
- Ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents, and others.
- Ability to carry out successfully the measures prescribed.
- Ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional and non-technical personnel.
- Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the State Education Department from a course approved by such department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.
- Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse.
- Possession of the license at the time of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Assists the School Physician in physical, visual, and auditory screening examinations of students and employees.
- Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees.
- Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities.
- Assists at school immunization clinics.
- Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's offices in cases of emergency.
- Inspects the school plant, playground, and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions.
- Orders, inventories, and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment.
- Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and School Nurse-Teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease.
- Prepares records and reports as required.
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
