Substitute School Nurse (RN) District Wide - Bullitt County Public Schools : Job Details

THIS IS AN AS NEEDED POSITION!BASIC FUNCTION:Administer first aid according to established procedures; conduct a variety of health screenings; delegate and monitor of health care services; prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:* Administer first aid or nursing care for accidents, seizures, preventive medicine and other educational-related medical problems; provide CPR and first aide as needed.* Conduct height, weight, vision, hearing, scoliosis and other health screenings as required; provide screening for head lice and observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.* Refer students to appropriate personnel, resources or clinics and follow-up as necessary.* Maintain 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.* Dispense and retain medication and perform medical treatment in accordance with physician's instructions within District guidelines.* Communicate with various community health agencies and civic organization to exchange information, coordinate activities and obtain student needs such as medication, glasses, hearing aids and clothing as needed.* Conduct training for students, parents and school staff as required; provide delegation of health services.* Provide information and make recommendations to principals, substitutes, teachers and parents regarding health issues of students and school health program needs, develop programs to meet school health needs.* Provide direct student care as needed.* Make home visits as required; authorize re-admission to school.* Assure medical equipment is in proper working condition; order supplies and equipment as needed.* Participate in screening for health defects and sanitary conditions in schools.* Maintain current knowledge of medical advances and information, public health issues and treatment procedures.* Perform related duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE OF:* First aid, CPR and nursing practices and procedures.* Various health-screening practices, procedures and techniques.* Oral and written communication skills.* Record-keeping techniques.* Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.* Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.* Health and safety regulations.* Communicable diseases.Ability to:* Administer first aid according to established procedures.* Conduct variety of health screenings.* Prepare and maintain accurate student medical records.* Make referrals and perform follow-up.* Maintain medical equipment in proper working condition.* Understand and follow written prescriptions.* Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.* Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.* Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.* Complete work with many interruptions.* Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.* Observe health and safety regulations.* Train others.* Follow district policy and procedures.* Must have any combination equivalent to: graduation as Registered Nurse and one year comprehensive nursing experience.* Kentucky Registered Nurse Licensure in good standing.Step 0: 2 yr degree nurse $30.69 per hour 4 yr degree nurse $32.57 per hourAlthough Classified positions are paid on an hourly rate, salary is set up on a year-long contract and divided by the number of remaining paychecks. This position is considered a ten month employee on the pay schedule. 4 paychecks will be paid at the end of June.formula to calculate salaryhours per day x hourly rate = daily ratedaily rate x contracted days = salarysalary / # of pays left = gross biweekly payWe would love for you to join Bullitt County Public Schools and be a part in helping us in Moving Forward!