Substitute School Nurse

Heritage Christian School • Indianapolis, IN

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Substitute School Nurse provides for the immediate healthcare needs of Heritage Christian School students and staff through basic nursing care, medication administration, maintenance of accurate and confidential medical information, and assistance with faculty and staff training as needed. The role requires a Christian who agrees to the school’s Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values, and Employee Covenant, and who brings a servant’s heart and handles sensitive matters tactfully, professionally, and confidentially.

The nurse assesses student health, provides first aid and care for illness or injury according to physician-approved protocols, administers medications according to school health records and orders, and maintains health records and supplies. The position also supports health education and compliance with applicable school and health regulations, communicates with parents as needed, and serves students from preschool through their teen years, including students with chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma.

The work takes place in a school nursing office, generally working alone, and involves computer use. The position has physical requirements including sitting, standing, repetitive movement, lifting patients as needed, and a range of other movements. Noise is typically low except between class periods.

Requirements

• Be a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ, and agree to the HCS Statement of Faith, Charter of Core Values, and Employee Covenant in professional conduct and personal lifestyle.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Indiana.
• CPR certified.
• Communicate effectively in a variety of situations, including life-threatening situations.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Prioritize and triage based on acuity.
• Multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Discern, understand, and communicate school-specific health regulations and standards.
• Have organizational and administrative abilities.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Provide basic nursing skills and thorough charting.
• Provide nursing care for students with chronic childhood illnesses, including diabetes and asthma.
• Provide nursing care for students ranging from preschool age to teens.
• Meet the physical requirements of the position, including the ability to lift patients as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess students’ health status through total health assessments.
• Provide first aid and care for sick or injured students according to physician-approved medical treatment protocols.
• Take reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, school board policies, and state board of health policies.
• Update school health records as needed during the shift.
• Administer medication according to students’ school health records and orders.
• Maintain the security of school health supplies.
• Serve as a resource person on health issues.
• Monitor students’ immunization status.
• Communicate with parents as needed regarding students’ health needs.
• Assist with training faculty and staff as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential medical information on students and staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed