Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

THE FAY SCHOOL
SUBSTITUTE SCHOOL NURSE

Substitute School Nurse Position Summary: The role of the Substitute School Nurse is to serve the students and to administer the policies, procedures, and clinical protocols of the School in order to insure optimum standards of care and safety. The Substitute School Nurse reports to the School Nurse and the Principal.

Responsibilities include the following:
• Triage students as they present themselves to the School Nurse’s for medical attention.
• Schedule student appointments with the School Nurse for follow up care.
• Maintain and prepare charts for the School Nurse.
• Make all necessary referrals for further medical evaluation, medical care, or follow up care in conjunction with the School Nurse.
• Be available to students, parents, and faculty to answer questions and assist them in solving problems related to medical issues.
• Document on student records all pertinent medical information.
• Administer prescribed medication to all students.
• Support the School and its Leadership.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Competency Profile:
• Embodies Organizational Image - Supports and actively promotes the organization. Positively reflects the organization’s core values and addresses actions that don’t align with those values.
• Builds Collaboration - Fosters collaboration; ensures others are well informed of changes, initiatives, and progress.
• Develops and Maintains Relationship - Builds and maintains relationships with other individuals or organizations to help achieve business goals
• Establishes Credibility - Actions and words are aligned; presents facts in an accurate manner and is willing to admit mistakes.
• Builds Rapport - Puts others at ease, easily relates to people and establishes rapport by creating common ground.
• Listens Actively – Actively listens to others’ questions, concerns and input.
• Manages Work - Translates goals into tactics and specific steps. Establishes appropriate timelines and sets clear priorities; follows up to stay on time and on budget.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program (diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Registered Nurse (RN) License in Texas.

• Must hold a valid, active license to practice professional nursing in Texas under the Texas Board of Nursing.

• Must satisfy any jurisprudence or state‐specific exam or regulatory requirement for practicing nursing in Texas.

• 1 - 2 years prior nursing experience.

• Ability to write and speak effectively.

• Ability to manage work between multiple supervisors.

• Ability to maintain confidentially.

Application Requirements:
Applicants interested in this position should submit the following in PDF form:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• References

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