Substitute School Nurse (Grades K-12)

Substitute School Nurse (Grades K-12) JobID: 246

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Substitute School Nurse

Date Posted:

10/16/2023

Location:

Atlantic County Special Services

Date Available:

TBD

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Position Purpose

• To promote health and safety in the school environment and provide health services to students, faculty and staff; to assist with the teaching of sound health practices

Essential Functions

• Reports to the office upon arrival at school

• Checks for messages or materials requiring immediate attention

• Requests clarification of school rules and procedures if necessary

• Arrives in the Nurse's Ofice on schedule to greet students and remains in the assigned area classroom so that students are effectively supervised

• Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school nurse's ofice

• Supports the other school nurses.

• Provides emergency care in case of sudden illness and administers first-aid in case of injury to students or staff according to established policies and procedures

• Notifies Principal or his/her designee to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs

• Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned

Equipment

• Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile

• Valid New Jersey School Nurse Substitute Certificate

• Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures

• Knowledge of child growth and development, community and family dynamics, current health issues and wellness education

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Knowledge of community health and social services resources and ability to communicate effectively with nonschool health professionals and social service agencies

• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status

Education

• Must have RN License

Experience

• Successful prior substitute nursing experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.