Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurse (Grades 9-12) JobID: 182 Position Type: Student Support Services/Substitute School Nurse Date Posted: 7/1/2021 Location: Atlantic County Institute of Technology Date Available: TBD Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Purpose * To promote health and safety in the school environment and provide health services to students, faculty and staff; to assist with the teaching of sound health practices Essential Functions * Reports to the office upon arrival at school * Checks for messages or materials requiring immediate attention * Requests clarification of school rules and procedures if necessary * Arrives in the Nurse's Ofice on schedule to greet students and remains in the assigned area classroom so that students are effectively supervised * Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school nurse's ofice * Supports the other school nurses.

* Provides emergency care in case of sudden illness and administers first-aid in case of injury to students or staff according to established policies and procedures * Notifies Principal or his/her designee to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs * Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned Equipment * Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements * Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards * Works in standard office and school building environments.

Qualifications Profile * Valid New Jersey School Nurse Substitute Certificate * Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures * Knowledge of child growth and development, community and family dynamics, current health issues and wellness education * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Knowledge of community health and social services resources and ability to communicate effectively with nonschool health professionals and social service agencies * Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S.

citizenship or legal resident alien status Education * Must have RN License Experience * Successful prior substitute nursing experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.