Substitute Certified School Nurse

An ESS substitute school nurse (RN/LPN) assists in providing the fullest possible educational opportunity for students by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the schools.

DUTIES:

Essential Elements:

1. Implements all school health services as required by law and/or as defined by the school health services plan (e.g., hearing, vision, weight and scoliosis screenings, physicals, etc.).

2. Maintains a comprehensive health record system as required by law and the school health services plan.

3. Assesses the health status of students, plans appropriate interventions and evaluates the care provided. Nursing interventions include case finding, direct care, health counseling, health education, referral and follow up.

4. Contributes to the education of the student with special health needs by assessing the student, planning and providing appropriate nursing care and evaluating the care.

5. Collaborates with other school professionals, families and caregivers to meet the health, developmental and educational needs of students.

6. Collaborates with members of the community in the delivery of health and social services and utilizes knowledge of community health systems and resources to function as a school-community liaison.

7. Assists in evaluating and revising the school health services program to determine program effectiveness.

8. Provides training and ongoing supervision for designated personnel regarding delegated care (LPN’s, RN’s, Access aides, building secretaries, other CASD staff).

9. Maintains confidentiality of the health room setting. All activities and conversations are considered confidential.

10. Maintains a positive communication link with parents, staff and community agencies.

11. Other duties as assigned.

Other Elements: (List)

1. Provides on-site and on-call coverage to single/multiple schools with LPN’s, RN’s and health room aides.

2. Provides coverage for emergencies, accidents, etc. anywhere in the district.

3. Assists with mass screenings, physicals, kindergarten registration and evening assignments.

4. Attends and participates in IST/SAP meetings.

For a complete job description of a substitute school nurse, click here .

Qualifications:

• Meets minimum requirements as established by the PA Department of Education: Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s Degree, Educational specialist I Certificate which is converted to an Educational Specialist II Certificate.

• Maintains current certification in CPR.

• Possesses effective written, verbal and nonverbal communication skills.

• Ability to implement and coordinate the many health services and programs related to school health services.

• Ability to organize and manage large volumes of records.

WORKING CONDITIONS Elementary and Secondary schools

TEMPERAMENT REQUIREMENTS Good interpersonal skills

SENSORY ABILITIES: Speaking, hearing and visual acuity

REQUIRED ABILITY: Speaking, reading and writing in English

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Standing: As needed throughout the day

Walking: As needed throughout the day

Sitting: As needed throughout the day

Driving: As needed throughout the day

Lifting: Maximum: 50 lbs. Occasional: 1-20 lbs. Frequently: 1-5 lbs.

Carrying: 35 lbs. 1-20 lbs. 1-5 lbs.

Push/pull: 300 lbs. 1-300 lbs. 1-150 lbs.

Climbing: Occasionally

Bending: Occasionally

Crawling: Occasionally

Overhead reach: Occasionally

Shoulder reach: Occasionally

Twisting: Occasionally

Squatting: Occasionally

Kneeling: Occasionally

Repetitive Motion: Hands: Yes Feet: No

Simple grasping: Yes No

Fine manipulation: Yes No

Impact tools: No No

About ESS

As leaders in the education staffing space since 2000, ESS specializes in placing qualified staff in daily, long-term, and permanent K-12 school district positions including substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and other school support staff. Over the last 23 years, we have innovated education staffing to provide dynamic solutions to school districts and professional opportunities to passionate educators. Our team serves over 5 million students with a pool of 92,000 substitute and permanent employees throughout 34 states. Internally, the ESS team is comprised of 650 individuals with a passion for education working together to ensure our 900 partner districts experience valuable education every day.

We provide our employees with the ability to work in school districts across the country in addition to benefits, comprehensive training, flexible work schedules, and professional development.

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.

ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.