What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Nurse position at Silver Lake Regional School District?
LOCATION:
All schools are currently seeking substitute nurses. Substitute nurses may choose to work in a specific school or schools, or to work in all of the district schools.
Scope of Responsibilities:
- First Aid & Emergency Care
- Nursing assessment, interventions, and assessment of response to interventions for chronic and emergency care
- Nursing physical and mental health assessment for referral to treatment as needed
- Medication administration according to Massachusetts Laws and Regulations
- Communication with staff regarding students with potentially life-threatening conditions including but not limited to diabetes, life-threatening allergies, seizure disorder, and asthma
- Planning for students with chronic health conditions
- Communication with parents/guardians when a student is ill or injured
- Documentation of nursing services
- Educating staff on student health plans and medical emergency preparedness
- Interpreting health data including but not limited to health history, immunization status, and screening results
- Managing communicable diseases in accordance with guidance from the Massachusetts
- Department of Public Health, Hanover Board of Health and the Centers for Disease Control
Qualifications: Valid Massachusetts License as a Registered Nurse and CPR Certification.
Supervision Received: The school nurse reports to the Principal of the school building and the District Nurse Leader. School physicians are also available for consultation.
Salary : $175