SUBSTITUTE HEALTH ROOM NURSE

Position Type: Substitute/Sub Hlth Room Nurse/Sub School Nurse Date Posted: 11/22/2024 Location: DISTRICT WIDE Closing Date: 03/30/2026 POSITION TITLE: SUBSTITUTE HEALTH ROOM NURSE/SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE STATUS: ON CALL - WHEN NEEDED (days consistent with student days as assigned) DEPARTMENT: Support Services EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Support Services Building Principal CATEGORY: Support SUPERVISES: None General Responsibilities/Job Summary: Provides and documents approved treatments. Communicates medical information with parents and guardians. Provides office assistance. Essential Functions/Duties: As assigned, set up and maintain the school health room Record students' information, height, weight, and participate in taking vital signs; call parents/guardians if students may have a contagious disease Document Health Room visits, provide treatment and maintain comprehensive health records on all students as directed by the Certified School Nurse. Administer approved prescribed medication according to school district policy Administer first aid and conduct initial assessement of students/staff regarding complaints of illness and injury, according to district policy and procedures Perform clinical nursing skills within the standards of the Nurse Practice Act Assist with mandatory screenings and exams, including documentation and follow-up, at the direction of the Certified School Nurse Maintain communications with staff, parents, and the Certified School Nurse regarding health concerns of students Maintain a progress record on every student who requests treatment Check doctors' notes for acceptability of a student to return to school File, copy, answer the phone, deliver messages, and perform varied office assistant duties Attend required training provided by District Attend work regularly and on time, and complete assigned tasks Additional Duties: Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor(s) Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of work, including student and staff medical records Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with students, parents/guardians, health care professionals, and associates knowledge of first aid and CPR principles and practices Skill in administering prescribed medication Ability to take health related information and maintain related records Ability to assist health care professional take vital signs Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing Ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to student/staff records Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of work and in working relations with students, associates, district staff, vendors and community members Must demonstrate ability to be congenial, cooperative and service oriented Ability to organize and handle multiple tasks Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions Ability to exercise good judgment Ability to operate standard office equipment Able to respond quickly to emergent situations Ability to physically assist in moving/positioning students Typically sits for sustained periods of time at a desk and/or computer Typically requires close visual acuity involved with medical procedures, viewing a computer screen and reading Frequent bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping Some lifting and carrying, up to 50 pounds Manual dexterity and repetitive movement of fingers and hands Able to receive and deliver detailed information through written and oral communications Able to function at a high level in a fast paced work environment Minimum Qualifications: Education and Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred Experience: Prior nursing experience preferred Required Certification/Licenses: RN (Registered Nurse) License; LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse);Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certificate Travel Requirements: Limited travel within the District for training or coverage; May be requested to accompany students on field trips Working Conditions: School setting, including offices, hallways and school grounds Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the applicable policies of the Elizabethtown Area School District

Created: 2026-03-04