What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Registered Nurse, Day to Day position at DISTRICT?
Current vacancies exist for day to day Substitute Registered Nurses within the Norristown Area School District for the 2025-2026 School Year.
Qualifications:
- Current registered nurse licensure required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provide medical first-aid services in the absence of the Certificated School Nurse in accordance with district guidelines and standards of school nursing practice.
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Conduct state mandated height/weight screening for all students in assigned schools at least once a year and record information on forms provided.
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Administer medication as per district guidelines.
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Examine students returning to school following an illness of three days or more or communicable disease when a note from the physician is not provided.
- Screen students who present symptoms of communicable disease and excludes in line with district guidelines.
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Initiate phone contact with parents/guardians of children who are absent from school for medical reasons and documents for review by the Certificated School Nurse.
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Provide health services as prescribed for student having special medical needs.
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Schedule students for various screening procedures and physical examinations as directed by the Certificated School Nurse.
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Contact parents/guardians to arrange transportation for sick/injured children.
- Compile accident reports for review by the Certificated School Nurse.
- Assist Certificated School Nurse in scheduling scoliosis screening.
- Prepare first-aid kits for office and for field trips.
- Maintain a record of student contacts on appropriate district forms.
Salary 2025-2026:
$32.59/hr
** schedule will be up to 4 days as needed.