What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Nurse position at Clear Lake CSD?
Job Summary:
- Practice professional nursing within educational setting to provide appropriate health services for students
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Skilled in nursing practices/procedures
- Ability to act/react in emergency situations
- Knowledge of health related resources available to students/families
- Organizational skills
Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
- Supervise, monitor, dispense and document medication prescribed for students and as needed or over-the-counter medication
- Assessment of illness necessitating absence from school
- Assist students with hygiene needs
- First aid for injury
- Coordinate individual student health care with appropriate staff
- Communication with parents regarding health needs
- Maintain confidential student health information
- Assist students with diabetes in monitoring and calculating insulin
Qualifications:
Current license as a Registered Nurse