School Nurse Substitutes

TIMBERLANE REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT- SAU #106

POSITION TITLE: Substitute School Nurse Date: 1/26/2023 Reports to: Building Principal Supervises: Yes Affiliated Position: TTA (Timberlane Teachers Association) Terms of Employment: Full Time 187 Days Exempt SCOPE: The school nurse substitute comforts children with health problems that interfere with their ability to take part in the everyday school activities. The major focus of the school nursing services is the prevention of illness and disability, and the early detection and intervention o f health problems. The school nurse functions in accordance with the NH Nurse Practice Act, Code of Ethics for registered nurses and the school district's policies and procedures. POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES per TRSB policy JLC - Student Health Services

• Responsibilities of the substitutes school nurse include but are not limited to: providing direct health care to students; providing leadership for the provision of health services; promoting a healthy school environment; interpreting health and developmental assessments to parents, teachers, administrators and other professionals concerned with the student.
• The substitute school nurse is responsible for the oversight of other school services, including but not limited to: assessing and responding to student health needs, maintaining accurate health records as needed, and making referrals to appropriate public agencies regarding concerns affecting a child's health in school.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and impact on practice on the planning and delivery of school nursing services.
• Direct supervision of licensed health personnel working in the school building.
• Makes independent and timely nursing decisions to triage emergency situations regarding the school community. Will notify the principal of potential exclusions and other health related problems as needed and required by law
• Works as closely as possible within the guidelines of the school healthy program, with all school staff to provide a better community understating between all school personnel and the community of school's role in improving health of the community.
• Maintains confidentiality of information.
• Must comply with all Timberlane School District policy and building / department rules, procedures, practices, and objectives.
• Performs all duties in a professional and appropriate manner while interacting with students, parents, faculty, administration, and co-workers.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience:
• Experienced RN, with two-three years of prior experience in the areas of pediatrics and/or emergency care preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• Customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for working with internal and external constituents.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work.
• Good communication skills (verbal and written).
• Integrity; good judgment and decision-making abilities, problem-solving skills, and organizational and planning skills.
• Reliability and confidentiality.
• Skilled at information gathering and data management.
• Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community.

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered nurse currently licensed in the State of New Hampshire
• CPR and First Aid
• Valid driver's license for district wide travel PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Primary Physical Requirements: (Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Lift up to 10 lbs: Frequently Required
2. Lift 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally required
3. Lift 25 to 50 lbs: Rarely required
4. Lift over 50 lbs: Rarely required
5. Carry up to 10 lbs: Frequently Required
6. Carry 11 to 25 lbs: Occasionally required
7. Carry 26 to 50 lbs: Rarely required
8. Carry over 50 lbs: Rarely required
9. Reach above shoulder height: Frequently Required
10. Reach at shoulder height: Frequently Required
11. Reach below shoulder height: Frequently Required
12. Push/Pull: Occasionally required

Hand Manipulation: (Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Grasping: Frequently required
2. Handling: Frequently required
3. Torquing: Not required
4. Fingering: Frequently required
5. Controls and Equipment: Computer, telephone, copy and FAX machine, 2-way radio, basic nursing diagnostic equipment, otoscopes, scoliometers, audiometers, blood pressure equipment and thermometers

Other Physical Consideration: (Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting: Frequently required

2. Bending: Frequently required

3. Crawling: Rarely required

4. Squatting: Occasionally required

5. Kneeling: Occasionally required

6. Crouching: Occasionally required

7. Climbing: Rarely required

8. Balancing: Rarely required Cognitive and Sensory Requirement(s):

9. Talking Necessary for communicating with others.

10. Hearing Necessary for receiving instructions and inquiries.

11. Sight Necessary for doing job effectively and correctly.

12. Tasting and Smelling Necessary for evaluating risks Summary of Occupational Exposures: Bloodborne Pathogens and Infectious Diseases

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check required by state law.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.