Substitute Nurse

POSITION: Substitute Registered Nurse (RN) LOCATION: Great Hearts Lakeside Lower School REPORTS TO: Headmaster About Great Hearts Academies Great Hearts Academies is the largest network of classical K-12 schools in the country with academies across Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. With a mission to cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of Truth, Goodness and Beauty, we believe the highest goal of education is to become good, intellectually, and morally. Additional information can be found at http://www.greatheartsamerica.org/.

Nature of Work A Great Hearts School Nurse works within the health office responsible for providing medical assistance, health and wellness to school-age scholars and school staff. They provide assessments of minor injuries, urgent and emergency needs of scholars and staff. The school nurse aids children and youth in developing their full potential in health and education. The school nurse is certified to train staff on emergency use of Epinephrine, Albuterol and Narcan for emergency use. The nurse must be able to work independently. Required Licensure RN License in the operating state Experience in school nursing is highly recommended but not required.

Valid IVP Level Fingerprint Clearance in the state of Arizona Job Duties and Responsibilities Treat minor and emergent injuries and illnesses. Ability to remain focused in the event of emergency with scholars or staff. Provide emergency care as needed to stabilize the severely ill or injured scholar until parent/guardians or EMS arrives. Perform basic first aid and CPR as needed. Maintain Heart Code BLS certification through the American Heart Association in CPR/AED. Assess and treat scholars with acute and chronic illnesses. Maintain certification for vision and hearing screening.

Identify underlying health condition by screening the scholars and determining abnormalities of scholar’s health status. Review and implement Health Care Plans for Allergy, Asthma, Seizure and Migraine diagnoses. Contact parents as needed for illness and injuries. Educate scholars on hygiene and safety practices. Maintain student medication administration and document according to the Medication guidelines. Dispense daily medications and OTC meds as per provider/Parent instruction. Possess basic math skills to ensure proper dosage amounts when dispensing medications. Maintain and monitor student immunizations in accordance with state law and file the annual report by November 15.

Maintain complete, comprehensive, and thorough documentation. Ability to demonstrate calm, caring demeanor while working with scholars. Possess good presentation skills for training school staff. Keep the health office clean, organized, and quiet, along with ordering supplies as needed. Compile and maintain all updated immunization records, hearing and vision screenings and ASIR cards. Promote the control of communicable diseases within the school and community. Delegate tasks when appropriate to…

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