Substitute School Nurse RN

Great Hearts Academies•Phoenix, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Great Hearts Academies is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide coverage for Health Personnel and assist with all school nurse responsibilities and tasks. This is an as-needed, hourly position utilized to cover health offices during sick calls or PTO absences. Great Hearts Academies is a growing network of 45 public, open-enrollment, tuition-free schools in Arizona, Texas, and Louisiana, providing over 28,000 K-12 students with a high-quality, classical liberal arts education focused on the formation of the soul, heart, and mind.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Arizona Board of Nursing.
CPR Certification
One (1) year nursing experience
Competent holistic nursing assessment skills
Expertise in student specific case management plans for acute and chronic health conditions
Ability to implement policies and procedures
Proficient computer skills
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Strong organizational, communication, mentoring, coaching and interpersonal skills
Pass a criminal history background check and fingerprint clearance.

Nice To Haves

Substitute nurse will obtain hearing and vision certification.
Substitute nurses will have limited SNAP access.

Responsibilities

Provides temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to school policy and procedures in the absence of FTE nurse, utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans and established school health protocols.
Serve as health advocate for students.
Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
Administer medications according to school policy and procedures.
Perform screening procedures as required by Arizona Department of Health, Arizona Department of Educational, and school policy. Make referrals as necessary.
Maintains accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment records, and individualized student health care plans (IHPs).
Attends Admission Review & Dismissal (ARD) meetings of students with identified health needs, as needed when FTE nurse unable to attend.
Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
Communicate regularly with headmaster regarding health services issues.
Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to school policy.
Supervises LVNs, unlicensed diabetes care assistants, other unlicensed assistive personnel, or other school personnel as designated by the campus headmaster to have responsibility for assisting students with health needs. (during extended FTE nurse absences)
Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Arizona Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
Report potential health and safety hazards to headmaster.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
COVID testing and support