PRN Nurse Substitute

Job Description

Job Title: PRN Nurse Substitute
Location: Multiple
Reports To: Program Supervisor

Summary

Provide support to staff to address student medical needs which may be indicated on the IEP. Create and provide ongoing staff medical training.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned by the Administration.

• Keep informed of trends, methods, and issues as well as local, state, and federal mandates/policies relating to your areas of certification/licensure.
• Provide an environment conducive to learning for all students by:
• Using all available resources that allow for individual differences.
• Properly supervising student activity.
• Promoting student participation and interaction.

• Perform necessary record keeping procedures to include:
• Attendance
• Assessment results
• Behavioral incidences

• Provide annual medical training and as needed to include but not limited to the following:
• Medication Administration
• Seizure Management Strategies
• Tube Feeding Administration

• Provide quality health care for students by:
• Coordinating and providing vision and hearing screenings
• Administering medications and monitoring delegated medication administration
• Assisting in the evaluation of students for Special Services (Special Education)
• Implementing the Medical Needs and IEP conditions of the assigned student(s)
• Participating in curriculum development and material selection.
• Being involved in intervention strategies; medical, academic and behavioral.
• Supporting and upholding school policy and procedures.
• Developing frequent communications either written or oral with: Parents of children; The teachers and administrators of the building/district; Related agencies/community members who provide services to children.; Teachers/Staff from other districts.
• Attend meetings and complete forms necessary for the quality operation of education relating to your area of responsibility.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Prioritize and plan work activities; Use time efficiently; Develop realistic action plans. Responds promptly to customer needs; Meets commitments.
• Maintains confidentiality; Works with integrity and ethically.
• Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Exhibits confidence in self and others.
• Works within an approved budget.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience & Certification: A current Ohio Nursing License is required. School experience is preferred.

Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Ability to operate a copier and personal computer, and input information into a database. To perform this job successfully an individual should have knowledge of internet browser use for research, and ability to use virtual meeting tools.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The employee is frequently able to perform holds up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision and Peripheral vision. While performing the duties of their job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit; bend; twist; and squat. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

After proper training, assist students with personal health needs and non-medical procedures; position and/or perform on-person or two-person lift of a child; and perform restraints on students when needed.

Criminal Records Check: Must comply with Ohio Revised Code 3319.39 – Criminal Records Check.
Drug Testing: Must pass a 10 panel drug screen at time of hire and comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988.

• Attachment(s):
• 336B PRN Nurse Substitute.pdf