Substitute Classified Nurse(s)
Location
Bellevue, WA | United States
Job description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The position of Subsititute Classified Nurse is done for the purpose/s of providing care as outlined in Individual Healthcare Plans created by certificated school nurses, administering medications to students per health care provider orders, maintaining student health records including immunizations, assessing the health needs of students to provide first aid or referrals, escorting medically fragile students with BSD transportation to and from school and on school day field trips, diabetic care with the administration of insulin and other emergency medication, completing vision and hearing screenings, and assisting in any licensed nursing procedures as directed by certificated school nurse. The Substitute Classified Nurse provides nursing care under the direction and supervision of BSD Director of Special Education - Health Services. Other responsibilities include maintaining computer records and lists, securing required health records from parents, inputting health data to district information system as required.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY: The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
- Provides nursing care as delegated by Director of Special Education - Health Services and/or School Nurse as outlined in Individual Healthcare Plans created by certificated nurse. Nursing care may include non-oral medications (i.e., injections, eye/ear/nasal medications), mixing medications, blood glucose monitoring, nasogastric and J-tube feedings, suctioning and tracheotomy care, feeding and medication by G-tube, performing clean intermittent catheterization, providing nebulizer treatments, and other nursing care appropriate per nurse licensure and nurse practice act.) Individual Healthcare Plans are developed and monitored by the certificated school nurse.
- Administers medication to students as directed by prescribing health care provider, according to district policy and procedures.
- Attends to student health needs; assesses injuries or illness to determine appropriate action; provides basic first aid; refers students to health care professionals as needed. Determines need for certificated nurse's advice; calls certificated nurse for assistance as necessary; may call for emergency assistance. Calls parents regarding student accidents or illness as needed.
- Maintains student health records; creates new records; updates health information; ensures that health records are maintained in confidential manner.
- Gathers, assesses, and records immunization information; gathers health data for a variety of state reports such as immunization, vision, and hearing. Assists with state mandated vision and hearing screenings. Contacts parents or health centers as needed to secure health records and immunization compliance, utilizing state information system in accordance with district procedures and timelines. Maintains documentation of parental contacts in appropriate manner. Prepares forms for reporting purposes.
- Compiles health records as needed while maintaining student confidentiality. Maintains health room log using current information system. Completes accident and health incident reports and distributes them appropriately. Compiles, updates, and distributes health concerns and health alerts lists as needed to staff.
- Reports situations such substance abuse or physical abuse to appropriate departmental/administrative staff for follow-up. Maintains confidentiality of student information at all times.
- Works as a member of the health services team to develop staffing plans and implement programs and services for children and families.
- Provides feedback to the certificated school nurse to assure appropriate health care plans and records for the purpose of providing information required by legal and professional standards.
- May have flexible hours to allow employee to participate in family or community activities related to this program such as field trips.
- Care as outlined in Individual Healthcare Plan for medically fragile students while riding district transportation to and from school, as well as providing nursing care and escort for field trips when needed.
- May, in conjunction with departmental staff, provide information to parents.
- May serve on various district committees and/or departmental work teams. Models appropriate and cooperative behavior, including protecting confidential information, consistent with district ethical guidelines.
- Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: - Reports directly to and is supervised by the Director of Special Education __ Health Services.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
Required: - Associate RN Degree Program
- Current Washington State RN license required.
- BLS CPR/First Aid Certification
Preferred: - Previous experience in public health and/or pediatrics strongly preferred.
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
- Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
- Familiarity with medical terminology and basic medical procedures
- Keyboarding skill
- Ability to deal with students in a warm and confident manner
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
- Ability to organize activities and work independently
- Ability to follow and give instructions
- Ability to learn and apply a variety of health techniques and procedures
- Ability to be fair and consistent when working with students
- Ability to screen and treat minor student illnesses and injuries
- Ability to evaluate the need for and secure medical attention by trained personnel
- Ability to administer medication as directed
- Ability to handle crises effectively
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to supervise and correct student behavior
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students and parents
- Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
- Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policy, district and legal requirements
- Meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations.
MENTAL DEMANDS: - Must deal with a wide range of student health problems and crises, both in person and via telephone triage.
- Work is subject to varied types of emergencies as well as frequent interruptions.
- May need to deal with injured, angry, and/or distraught individuals.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. This position may be exposed to prolonged exposure to visual display terminals as required.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.
Work is typically performed at school sites, including the health room, office, classroom, playground, school grounds and general school environment.
May be required to travel between school sites and shift priorities as they arise.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a general posting for one or more Substitute Classified Nurse positions.
These are on-call positions. The number of days or hours that a substitute classified nurse works is dependent upon the number of nurses who are absent on any given day. No specific guarantee of work is offered. Starting at $35.46/hour Substitute nurses are not eligible for benefits until they meet the 630/hours in a certain school year.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights, Racial Discrimination, and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham, (425) 456-4040 or [email protected] Sex-based Discrimination, including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell, (425) 456-4010 or [email protected] Disability Discrimination: Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Heather Edlund, (425) 456-4156 or [email protected] Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street, Bellevue, WA 98005.
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