Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse - RN - $150.00 per full day
Substitute School Nurse - LPN - $125.00 per full day

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must possess either an RN License or be an LPN

Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of materia-medica, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to carry out successfully the measures prescribed; good observation; mental alertness; firmess; initiative; cheerfulness; patience emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick; good moral character; good physical condition.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Assists the School Physician in physical, visual and auditory screening examinations of students and employees;
Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees;
Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities;
Assists at school immunization clinics;
Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's offices in cases of emergency;
Inspects the school building, playground and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions;
Orders, inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment;
Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and others concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease;
Prepares records and reports as required.