School Nurse Substitute

YORK PREPARATORY ACADEMY

South Carolina Public Charter School District

                        TITLE:                     School Nurse Substitute

        POSITION TYPE:                    Substitute

AGREEMENT TERMS:                      12 month agreement (August – July)

                                                      Work as needed in the absence of regular nurses or as scheduled by Lead Nurse

          SALARY/RATE:                      $30 per hour for all hours worked

           REPORTS TO:                        Lead Nurse

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GENERAL SUMMARY

The School Nurse Substitute works in the absence of a fulltime School Nurse or as required by Lead Nurse. The substitute is a licensed nurse working within the school setting to support and enhance the educational process by promoting, protecting, and improving the health and well-being of students. The School Nurse assists in implementing and maintaining the school health program in collaboration with the Lead Nurse and school administration.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Lead Nurse in collecting and reviewing student health histories and notifying teachers of Emergency Action Plans (EAPs).
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential student health records using electronic medical record systems and paper documentation, in compliance with applicable privacy laws.
• Assist in obtaining and maintaining student immunization records; prepare South Carolina Certificates of Immunization when appropriate documentation is provided; make referrals to physicians and/or the Department of Public Health (DPH) as necessary; and prepare required DPH immunization reports.
• Support the daily operation of the school health room by assessing and managing ill or injured students on a walk-in basis and responding to medical emergencies.
• Notify parents/guardians and physicians, as appropriate, when medical attention is required; activate emergency medical services (EMS) when necessary.
• Participate in South Carolina DPH-recommended school screening programs; maintain screening logs; determine the need for further medical evaluation; provide referrals; and conduct follow-up as needed.
• Administer prescription and non-prescription medications in accordance with physician orders and parental authorization, following school and state guidelines.
• Assist in identifying and reporting suspected child abuse, sexual abuse, or neglect in accordance with mandated reporting laws.
• Maintain inventory of health room supplies and equipment; notify the Lead Nurse of needed materials and replacements.
• Inspect, maintain, and ensure readiness of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and emergency medical supplies.
• Compile data for the Lead Nurse to support preparation of reports and documentation required by the school, district, and regulatory agencies.
• Remain current with professional standards and best practices by attending trainings, workshops, conferences, and continuing education opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Nurse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:                             Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN – 2 year degree) or equivalent 

                                             Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of South Carolina

Experience:                           Two years of nursing experience preferably in a school environment (Pediatric, emergency                                                     room, and/or public health  plus)

Skills/Efforts:                       Knowledge in preventative health, health assessments, school screenings and referral                                                           procedures. Knowledge of Microsoft, communication (both written and verbal), organization                                                   and medical resources

Working Conditions:             Office environment with moderate exposure to outside conditions.  Office

                                             activities require movement/lifting items weighing up to 120 pounds.

York Preparatory Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.