SUBSTITUTE NURSE

Job Overview
In the absence of the school Nurse, the Substitute Nurse will fulfill the responsibilities of the Nurse by functioning as a health care provider and health care manager in the school setting by planning, assigning and directing the work of the Health Services program.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Operations

• Identify, assess, plan, intervene, and evaluate student and staff health concerns, including physical and mental health needs and injuries using available health data to accommodate needs of students and staff
• Provide health assessments, referrals, follow-up, and reporting for health factors impacting student education
• Maintain accurate and complete student health records including immunizations, medication administration, individual student treatment records and screening results
• Promote and assist in the control of communicable diseases by interpreting and complying with regulations including Texas immunization law, early intervention, surveillance, reporting, and follow-up

Communication

• Provide chronic disease management and training to designated personnel, ensuring competency, including but not limited to medication administration, seizure care, anaphylaxis care, ventilator care, gastrostomy feedings, tracheostomy care, and catheterizations
• Plan and Implement individualized healthcare plans and services for children with disabilities and/or health conditions interfering with learning, including medication administration and monitoring

Supervisory Responsibilities