Substitute Nurse

Company: Cleveland City Schools
Location: Cleveland
Posted on: January 9, 2021

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS:

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  Current, valid LPN or RN certification
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  Ability to communicate effectively with students, school personnel and parents
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  Ability to maintain a cooperative, harmonious relationship within the school setting which fosters recognition and respect for every individual
  REPORTS TO:Principal
  JOB GOAL:To monitor the medical needs of students and administer medications required for students; develop health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and accommodation requirements; administer and/or coordinate screenings (e.g. vision, hearing, etc.) of students. To provide support for staff and students in the health and wellness curriculum.
  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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    Ensures compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the District or Supervisor of Coordinated School Health
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    Maintains the school-based health clinic and telemedicine
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    Administers first aid and care to ill or injured students and staff as stipulated by District policies and procedures
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    Documents nursing interventions on computer software
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    Provides reports as required by Coordinated School Health
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    Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students and records data on PowerSchool
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    Identifies students with chronic illnesses, conditions which could result in emergency care and those students who will self-administer and self-monitor medications and/or procedures while at school
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    Prepares Individual Health Care Plans on those students with chronic illness or that require self-administration and self-monitoring of medications and/or procedures while at school
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    Assumes responsibility for monitoring student immunizations as required by law
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    Assumes responsibility for ensuring completion of student and staff injury reports
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    Assumes responsibility for completion of faculty/staff workers' comp documentation
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    Performs vision and hearing screening as needed with appropriate follow-up
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    Administers medication to students according to District policies and guidelines
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    Keeps principal informed of any health-related issues in the school community
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    Orders supplies for the clinic through the Coordinated School Health Office
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    Attends nursing in-service programs
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    Maintains capability of securing EMS support via 911
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    Assumes responsibility for professional growth
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    Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the principal

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