What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Building Nurse position at Ankeny Community School District?
The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.
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Substitute Building Nurse
Purpose Statement
The position of Substitute Building Nurse is to provide direct health services to individual students, parents/guardians and staff. Participate in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the school health services program.
Job Title: Substitute Building Nurse
Hourly Wage: $175 per day
Reports To: Building Principal
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Hours: Vary based on building, location, and need
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse with valid Iowa licensure
- Current CPR certification
- Prior experience in school nursing, or acute care setting
Essential Functions
- Work well with school personnel, parents, and the public.
- Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of current practices for common childhood illnesses and chronic disease: asthma management, diabetes, insulin pen and pumps, seizure management
- Ability to perform skilled nursing care
- Administers medications and treatment as ordered.
- Provider care for student and staff illness and accidents.
- Administers care based on individual health care plans and individual emergency care plans.
- Serves as liaison between the home and the school regarding student health concerns.
- Document all encounters in the health record system.
- Follows communicable disease control procedures and informs administration and/or parents regarding school exclusion and readmission.
Working Environment
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress.
Terms of Employment
Work year established by the District; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.
Clearances
Background Clearance
Evaluation
Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
The Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.
Salary : $175