Substitute School Nurse DW2627_17

Belgrade Public Schools•Belgrade, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of a school nurse job description is to define their critical role in supporting student health, safety, and academic success by managing illnesses, injuries, and chronic conditions. It outlines responsibilities like administering medication, conducting screenings, maintaining immunization records, and acting as a liaison between families and healthcare providers.

Requirements

LPN scope of practice as defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
Typical and atypical human growth and development of children and adolescents.
Typical and atypical anatomy and physiology in children and adolescents.
Common and less common pediatric health problems.
Current treatments and medications for pediatric health problems.
Skills in physical assessment, use of stethoscope, thermometer, otoscope, sphygmomanometer, and glucometer.
Skills and certification in CPR, AED and basic first aid.
Skills in word processing programs, spreadsheet programs, Infinite Campus, and use of the Internet.
Ability to work independently under the supervision of the school nurse.
Ability to use critical thinking skills to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate plan of care or intervention under the supervision of the school nurse.
Ability to be self-directed, autonomous, flexible, organized, and to prioritize.
Ability to set and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate with children and adolescents, parents, teachers, administrators, and health care providers.
Ability to adhere to federal and state statute and District Policy.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Current license to practice as a licensed practical nurse in Montana.
Current certification in CPR/AED and first aid.
Montana Driver’s license or the ability to obtain license within three months of hire date.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing care to address the health needs of students, including emergencies.
Participate in the development and implementation of health care plans as directed by the RN.
Participate in the identification process of children with special needs as directed by the RN.
Maintain student health records.
Maintain immunization records and communicate with families about immunizations.
Conduct vision and hearing screenings.
Manage communicable/transmittable disease outbreaks.
Participate in case management for at-risk children.
Serve as a liaison between and resource for teachers, administrators, parents and community health partners.
Other functions may be required as given or assigned.