What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute School Nurse position at Bob Jones Academy?
POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for responding to health needs of students during the school day. Responsible for keeping record of assessments, response and outcome of each encounter requiring nurse’s attention.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Vital characteristics and behaviors
- Incarnates BJA’s mission and guiding principles
- Collaborator
- Effective communicator (written and face-to-face)
- Able to assess and respond to situations quickly
- Strong organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Committed to professional development in the area of nursing
- Willing to assist in other school-related needs
Effectively Manage Student Health Needs
- Assess and respond to student health needs, including illness, injury, and medical emergencies
- Provide skilled care for medically fragile students and follow individualized health and emergency care plans
- Recognize and respond to allergies and anaphylaxis, including epinephrine administration
- Assess head injuries, recognize concussion symptoms, and ensure appropriate follow-up
- Safely administer prescribed medications and treatments, including inhalers, insulin, epinephrine, nasal sprays, and nebulizer treatments
- Maintain proficientcy in CPR, first aid and AED use
- Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to support student health and safety
- Perform student health screenings as needed.
- Identify and report communicable diseases according to applicable requirements
- Graciously uphold BJA health and safety policies and represent BJA’s Christian mission and beliefs
Effectively Manage Medical Records and Maintain Compliance
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of student health visits, medications, treatments, and medical events
- Protect the confidentiality of student and staff health information
- Follow established procedures, health requirements, and written or verbal instructions
- Prioritize responsibilities and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
- Current BLS and First Aid certification
- Pediatric and/or adolescent nursing experience strongly preferred
- School nursing experience preferred but not required