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- Provides temporary and emergency care for sick and injured students or staff according to school policy and procedures in the absence of FTE nurse, utilizing professional assessment skills, the nursing process, individualized healthcare plans and established school health protocols;
- Serve as health advocate for students.
- Notify parents of accident or illness and secure medical care for students in emergency cases (if parents or emergency contact cannot be reached).
- Administer medications according to school policy and procedures.
- Perform screening procedures as required by Arizona Department of Health, Arizona Department of Educational, and school policy. Make referrals as necessary.
- Maintains accurate and confidential student health records, including immunization records, medication administration records, individual student treatment records, and individualized student health care plans (IHPs);
- Attends Admission Review & Dismissal (ARD) meetings of students with identified health needs, as needed when FTE nurse unable to attend.
- Participate in assessment and reporting of suspected child abuse.
- Communicate regularly with headmaster regarding health services issues.
- Enforce procedures to ensure proper program administration according to school policy.
- Supervises LVNs, unlicensed diabetes care assistants, other unlicensed assistive personnel, or other school personnel as designated by the campus headmaster to have responsibility for assisting students with health needs. (during extended FTE nurse absences)
- Comply with policies established by federal and state laws, Arizona Department of Health rule, State Board of Education rule, and board policy in health services area.
- Report potential health and safety hazards to headmaster.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- COVID testing and support
- Graduate of an accredited professional nursing education program
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Arizona Board of Nursing.
- CPR Certification
- Substitute nurse will obtain hearing and vision certification.
- Substitute nurses will have limited SNAP access.
- Competent holistic nursing assessment skills
- Expertise in student specific case management plans for acute and chronic health conditions
- Ability to implement policies and procedures
- Proficient computer skills
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
- Strong organizational, communication, mentoring, coaching and interpersonal skills
- One (1) year nursing experience
- Passionately Committed
- Servant's Heart
- Team Player
Substitute School Nurse Pool - Phoenix, United States - Great Hearts Academies
Description
POSITION: Substitute School Nurse PoolLOCATION: No openings at this time
REPORTS TO: District Nurse
FLSA: Hourly, Non-exempt, no benefits
Company Description
Great Hearts Academies is a non-profit charter management organization (CMO) that operates classical preparatory K-12 public charter schools. Our academies cultivate the minds and hearts of students through the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. We currently serve over 20,000 students in Texas and Arizona and provide additional communities with the Great Hearts liberal arts model of public education and, in the process, aim to restore excellence to American public education. We proudly prepare students for success at the best colleges and universities in the nation but see our larger purpose as producing great hearted graduates that are prepared to be intellectual, moral and engaged citizens. Additional information can be found at .
Position Summary
Implement comprehensive program of health services for campus. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and preventive health practices for students. Sub-nurses may be eligible for a permanent position as it comes available if agreed upon by campus admin. The substitute nurse should precept with campus nurse prior to working on her own. The exact length of time is up to the campus nurse but will be a minimum of 4 hours.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Education/Certification:
Type of clearance:
Must complete Arizona fingerprint clearance and background check.
Physical functions: Requires but is not limited to standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, bending, squatting, and reaching. May be required to move or position equipment up to 50 pounds approximately.
This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the additional tasks that may be assigned.
Great Hearts Academies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.