Substitute Nurse - Nacogdoches Independent School District : Job Details

Job Title: Substitute Nurse/LVNReports To: Campus Principal and Human ResourcesPay: $100.00 as substitute RN (must have a valid current Texas RN) $70.00 as substitute LVN (must have an LVN License)Primary Purpose:To provide continuous, smooth and efficient operation of school health services during the absence of the campus clinic staff.General Qualification Guidelines:Education/Certification/ Experience: Must have a valid current Texas RN or LVN license Current CPR/AED certification requiredRNs and LVNsKey Duties, Tasks, and Responsibilities

Evaluate ill and injured children and communicate with parents as needed

Administer First Aid, CPR, or AED as needed

Administer medication as prescribed and in compliance with State law and District policy

Follow students' medical protocol

Comply with all Nursing Practice Act regulations

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities

Maintain extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and by following the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) for employee and student information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

HR orientation Attendance is required

Fingerprinting by TEA is required (HR will assist applicant, fee of 47-50 dollars is payable by the applicant)

Training by District Nurse is required

Ability to adapt to any particular situation.

Ability to be flexible to the needs of each particular campus or department.

Ability to comply with written and or oral instructions.

Ability to create an efficient working relationship with other personnel.

Willingness to stand for most hours of the day or sit for extensive periods of time.

Close and personal relationship with pupils on a daily basis.

Supervisory Responsibilities:None.Equipment Used:Personal computer, copier, audiovisual equipment, ramp, and wheelchair lift.Working Conditions:Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. May be required to lift and position students with physical disabilities. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.