Substitute Nurse

Job Title: School Nurse

Location: School Based

Pay Grade: Hourly/Sub Rate

Work Calendar: As Needed

FLSA Status: N/A

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the supervision of the building principals and the Coordinator of Health Services, this position provides health services to students and staff in Stafford County Public Schools (SCPS) on an as-needed basis. This role is crucial in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for students, ensuring continuity of care when the regular school nurse is absent. The substitute will adhere to all SCPS policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide Health Services to Students

• Provide direct nursing care, first aid, and emergency care to students and staff.
• Administer medications and perform medical procedures as prescribed by a physician and in accordance with SCPS policy.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records.
• Assess students who are ill or injured and determine appropriate interventions, including dismissal from school or referral to a healthcare provider.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and administrators regarding student health issues.
• Assist with health screenings (e.g., vision and hearing) as needed.
• Respond to and manage medical emergencies.
• Ensure a safe and sanitary clinic environment.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools

• Engage in ongoing professional development relevant to position.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Must hold a valid, active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Previous experience in a school setting, pediatric care, or public health is preferred but not required.
• Current certification in First Aid, CPR, and AED required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • English grammar and usage
  • Child growth and development
  • Currently mandated safety regulations such as OSHA, etc.
  • Related state regulations
• Skills
  • Adhere to Guidelines of Confidentiality as outlined in Federal and State laws and county policies and procedures.
  • Application of theory to practice by use of most recent techniques and information which govern actions
• Abilities
  • Appropriate use of written and verbal communication
  • Work cooperatively in a team environment to meet goals
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is primarily inside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled but may require some exposure to weather, and some exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is medium work, requiring exertion of up to 50 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.