Mobile County - Departments - Health Services

Miscellaneous

• ATC Subject

• RN

Job Number 2300284643

Start Date 08/01/2024

Open Date 03/14/2024

Closing Date 09/01/2024

NOTE: These positions ARE as needed and require assignments to various schools throughout the school year as the need arises.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides health appraisal of students.

• Reports suspected child abuse cases.

• Consults community agencies to obtain services and financial assistance.

• Assists in implementing the policies and procedures for the control of communicable diseases within the school.

• Administers medications and records on student health records according to school protocol.

• Assists with enforcement of the regulations for mandatory immunization.

• Assists in implementing the first aid program in local schools.

• Provides and supervises special procedures according to the Nurse Practice Act.

• Supervises the implementation of Health Services Policies and Procedures.

• Serves as a health liaison between the home and the school relative to established health programs.

• Counsels with parents, teachers, and other health professionals regarding student health problems.

• Investigates health problems of students.

• Rides the school bus with students in order to provide nursing services if needed.

• Interprets the school health program to the community.

• Engages in personal professional growth and demonstrates professional ethics and leadership.

• Communicates effectively with Supervisor of Health Services and Registered Nurse assigned to the school.

• Substitutes are not under contract and will be called for work by the Supervisor of Health Services as needed for local schools, field trips and other school functions as needed.

• Substitutes may be required to work flexible and extended hours to provide health services for students.

• Performs other duties as requested by the Principal or Supervisor of Health Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of School of Nursing approved by State Board (a Baccalaureate degree is preferred)

Must possess a current RN license to practice nursing in the State of Alabama.

Must have at least three (3) years of experience in a hospital or community health setting.

Must be computer literate with good communication skills.

Must offer client-centered care.

Must complete an orientation/training class held by the Department of Health Services.

Must have a substitute certificate from the Department of Human Resources.

Salary Range: From/To $31.00 per hour

Additional Job Information

PROCEDURE FOR APPLYING:

1.Create a Substitute Standard Application.

The application can be found on our website at: www.mcpss.com > Our System > Human Resources > Substitute > Procedures. Click on the blue link to access the application login screen. If this is your first time applying, you will need to Create Account prior to logging in. Be sure to retain your User ID and Password for future use.

2.Apply to this job advertisement through your Substitute Standard Application prior to the application deadline.

3.Once your application is reviewed and you are requested by the Division of Health Services to substitute as a nurse, you will receive an email with further instructions.

4.If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources department at (251) 221-4500.

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