Substitute School Nurse

Burke County Public Schools District is an equal opportunity employer

Substitute School Nurse

Position Purpose
In the absence of the regular nurse, under the direct supervision of the principal and Lead Nurse, the Substitute School Nurse will carry out the regular school nurse duties and responsibilities. The School Nurse promotes and protects the health and well-being of students and staff by providing comprehensive school health services. The school nurse supports student achievement by identifying and addressing health-related barriers to learning, coordinating healthcare services, implementing individualized health plans, and serving as a health resource for the school community. The nurse functions in accordance with the Standards of Professional School Nursing Practice, the Georgia Nurse Practice Act, and all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.

Essential Functions

School Health Program Management

• Manage and coordinate school health services under the direction of the Superintendent, Principal, and Lead Nurse.
• Ensure compliance with district policies, state regulations, and professional nursing standards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records for students.
• Monitor and evaluate school health services to ensure quality care and compliance.

Professional Nursing Practice

• Function in accordance with the Standards of Professional School Nursing Practice, the Georgia Nurse Practice Act, and applicable federal and state statutes.
• Exercise professional judgment in the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care.
• Maintain current professional licensure and required certifications.

Health Assessment and Care Planning

• Conduct nursing assessments and identify actual or potential health concerns affecting student learning and well-being.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized healthcare plans and nursing care plans for students requiring health services.
• Provide direct nursing care and interventions as needed.
• Delegate nursing tasks appropriately and provide supervision and oversight to designated personnel when permitted by law and district policy.

Preventive and Educational Health Services

• Provide preventive health services, including health education, screenings, consultations, and referrals.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and disease prevention among students and staff.
• Identify health concerns that may interfere with learning and facilitate appropriate interventions and referrals.

Collaboration and Care Coordination

• Coordinate healthcare services between the school, families, primary care physicians, specialists, and community agencies.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to support student health, safety, and educational success.
• Collaborate with school personnel to address student health needs and promote a healthy school environment.

Training and Consultation

• Provide health-related training and education to school personnel, including emergency response procedures, medication administration, and management of chronic health conditions.
• Serve as a health resource and consultant for administrators, teachers, staff, students, and families.
• Assist school administrators and the Board of Education in the development and implementation of school health guidelines, procedures, and policies.

Student Health and Safety

• Respond to student illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, district policy, and state regulations.
• Monitor students with chronic health conditions and ensure appropriate accommodations are in place.
• Support communicable disease prevention and control measures within the school setting.

Student Health and Safety

• Respond to student illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, district policy, and state regulations.
• Monitor students with chronic health conditions and ensure appropriate accommodations are in place.
• Support communicable disease prevention and control measures within the school setting.

Additional Responsibilities

• Attend required meetings, training, and professional development activities.
• Maintain inventories of health supplies and equipment.
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, or Lead Nurse.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) through the Georgia Board of Nursing.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid Instruction.
• Knowledge of current nursing practices, school health regulations, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, healthcare providers, and school personnel.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment

Knowledge, Skills and Physical Demands

• Knowledge of BCPS's policies and procedures
• Good computer skills and the ability to use all relevant software
• Ability to effectively utilize oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to resolve problems that are not clearly defined
• Constantly required to exchange accurate information
• May frequently remain a stationary position
• Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Constantly works in an indoor environment, but occasionally maybe required to work on the outside for special projects and or events, etc
• Ability to utilize electronic devices and programs (computers, laptops, etc.)
• Ability to represent the organization internally and externally, and coordinate and collaborate with federal, state, regional, and local organizations and guidelines
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist students as necessary.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies throughout the school campus.
• Ability to operate standard office and medical equipment.