Substitute Registered Nurse

Summary

Applies nursing practice to the unique needs of individuals, groups, and populations of schools

Promotes, implements and upholds the professional standards of school nursing practice as established by the Kansas Nurse Practice Act

Follows state and local health practice statutes, district policies, and administrative guidelines

Serves as a medical resource and health advocate for students and staff

Assumes the responsibility of appropriate health assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referrals for students

Plays a key role in identifying health concerns and treatment measures, providing instruction, counseling, and guidance in the maintenance of good health practices and disease prevention

Serves as a direct link between the healthcare provider, family, and community agency in securing access to health services and is assuring continuity of health care for students

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing (preferred)

Five years of nursing experience, preferably in community health, pediatrics or adolescent health (preferred)

Valid registered nursing license to practice professional nursing in the state of Kansas from the Kansas State Board of Nursing

School Nurse Certification through state or national program or board (preferred)

Essential job duties and

Responsibilities

The school nurse's duties will vary depending upon the needs of the individual school population; however, the purpose of the school nurse as described in the work summary remains the same. The duties fall into the following categories:

Provider of Health Services

Conducts mandated screenings for vision, hearing, growth, and dental

Supervises prescribed medical treatments and medication administration according to district policy

Provides assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management, and referral for appropriate medical care of students with acute/chronic health conditions and in emergency situations

Participates in the development and implementation of a complete and functioning program to provide ongoing emergency health care

Manager of Student Health Care

Assists in the development or revision of policies, procedures, and work standards for the school health services program

Monitors compliance with current state immunization and health assessment requirements

Serves as liaison and facilitator for access to health care resources in the community

Collaborates with school support staff to meet health care needs of students

Provides identification, assessment, care planning, referral and follow up for students with acute/chronic health care needs and/or communicable diseases

Serves on school and community committees upon request and as needed as a health care advisor and student advocate

Educator/Counselor

Interprets student health care needs to families and school staff

Educates families through written communication, verbal contacts, and home visits when necessary to encourage follow-through of health care referrals

Educates students, staff, and pa