Substitute School Nurse

Alma School District • Alma, AR

1d • $135 - $150 • Onsite

About The Position

Provide nursing care to students Administer medications and nursing care procedures as prescribed by the student’s physician Communicate with building administrators, teachers and parents regarding any injuries sustained at school Provide first aid and assessment of injuries, notifying parents concerning anything that leaves a mark Assess students for illness, reporting fever of 100.4 or above and inform guardians of the district’s 24 hour fever free policy Follow procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect as a mandated reporter Chronic illness management (diabetics, asthmatic’s, B/P’s etc.)

Requirements

• Punctual and regular attendance
• Accept supervision and suggestions
• Ability to maintain good relationships with peers and co-workers that are characterized by mutual support, respect, and cooperation
• Maintain a positive attitude toward students and a cooperative attitude with staff
• Ability to professionally communicate with students, staff, parents, and community
• Maintain confidentiality pertaining to students and staff
• Ability to use good judgement in making decisions
• Skillful with technology, must be able to learn how to use state systems and create local data documents
• Current Nursing License in state of Arkansas (RN or LPN)
• CPR and First Aid Certification required

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric &/or emergency medicine experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to students
• Administer medications and nursing care procedures as prescribed by the student’s physician
• Communicate with building administrators, teachers and parents regarding any injuries sustained at school
• Provide first aid and assessment of injuries, notifying parents concerning anything that leaves a mark
• Assess students for illness, reporting fever of 100.4 or above and inform guardians of the district’s 24 hour fever free policy
• Follow procedures for reporting child abuse and neglect as a mandated reporter
• Chronic illness management (diabetics, asthmatic’s, B/P’s etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed