School Nurse, LPN or RN Substitute

ppPosition Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse /p pDate Posted: 5/3/2024 /p pLocation: District Wide /p h3POSITION: SCHOOL NURSE, L.P.N. or R.N. – SUBSTITUTE /h3 pSchool / Program: Districtwide /p pDate Posted: May 3, 2024 /p pApplication Deadline: Position will be filled as soon as possible /p h3QUALIFICATIONS /h3 ul liAny combination equivalent to graduation as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse. /li liCurrent license (L.P.N. or R.N.) in the State of Kentucky or proof of temporary work permit from Kentucky Board of Nursing. /li liTwo- or Four-year degree from an accredited university. /li liOne year comprehensive nursing experience. /li liValid Kentucky driver’s license. /li /ul h3KNOWLEDGE OF /h3 ul liFirst aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures. /li liVarious health-screening practices, procedures and techniques. /li liOral and written communication skills. /li liRecord-keeping techniques. /li liPolicies and objectives of assigned program and activities. /li liInterpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. /li liHealth and safety regulations. /li liContagious diseases. /li /ul h3ABILITY TO /h3 ul liAdminister first aid according to established procedures. /li liConduct a variety of health screenings. /li liPrepare and maintain accurate student medical records. /li liMake referrals and perform follow-up. /li liMaintain medical equipment in proper working condition. /li liUnderstand and follow written prescriptions. /li liCommunicate effectively both orally and in writing. /li liEstablish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. /li liMaintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field. /li liComplete work with many interruptions. /li liDetermine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines. /li liObserve health and safety regulations. /li /ul h3JOB GOAL /h3 ul liAdminister first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records. /li /ul h3PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 ul liAdminister CPR, first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational related medical problems to students and school employees as needed. /li liConduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs. /li liRefer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow up as necessary. /li liMaintain health records and medical logs; update immunization and student records as needed; prepare and submit periodical medical reports for appropriate organizations or District personnel and assure compliance with established laws and regulations. /li liDispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician’s instructions within District guidelines. /li liCommunicate with various community health agencies and civic organizations to exchange information and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing. /li liProvide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students. /li liMake home visits as requested to support student health needs. /li liMaintain stock of first aid supplies; assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed. /li liParticipate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools. /li liMaintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures. /li liAttend committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum. /li liComplete work with many interruptions. /li liParticipate in in-service training programs. /li liPerform other assignments consistent with the position as may be requested by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent of Schools. /li /ul pRESPONSIBLE TO: Health Service Coordinator /p pCONTRACT: Substitute – as needed /p pSALARY: $21.80 hourly for LPN with 0 experience $29.20 hourly for RN with 0 experience $33.00 hourly for RN-BSN with 0 experience /p h3APPLICATION PROCEDURES /h3 ul liComplete the online application at: /li liComplete the Classified application. /li liDirect questions about the online application process to Aisha Payne at or /li liAll applications will be evaluated and screened. /li liFor information regarding the position contact Janice Wilkerson at or Jennifer Fowee at /li /ul pAn Equal Opportunity Employer /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr