Position:  School Nurse - Substitute Registered Nurse (approximately October 26, 2026 to December 23, 2026)

 

Performance and Responsibilities:

 

• Develops policies, procedures and work standards for school heath program in collaboration with other district school nurse staff.
• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.
• Manage program allotment efficiently.
• Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department.
• Collaborates with other child-support agencies and school personnel to provide for students in crisis or at risk.
• Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Maintains security of school health supplies.
• Instruct students in health education.
• Service as a resource person on health issues.
• Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers.
• Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.
• Provides follow-up evaluations on students as required.
• Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.
• Conducts home visits when appropriate.
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.
• Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
• Maintains the highest level of confidentiality.
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Maintains duties and responsibilities under supervision of Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
• Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.
• Ability to develop and maintain health records on students.
• Ability to develop positive working relationships.