What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUBSTITUTE NURSE - Daily (On Call As Needed) position at Minuteman High School?
This position is on an as needed basis and pays $175 per day. The school nurse is responsible for developing, implementing and managing a school health program for a school population as defined by the school district.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Participates and implements state-mandated programs such as immunization surveillance and screening programs (vision,
hearing, postural, etc.)
•Promotes positive safety practices both within and outside of school buildings.
•Provides medically prescribed interventions, including medication administration (based on state regulations) and provides care
to ill children on a daily basis.
•Provides formal health education and instruction to children within classrooms, under direction of Principal.
•Maintains a daily record of all nurses’ office visits and activities using web-based program.
•Provides health education to students, families and school personnel to empower them to make informed decisions for optimum
wellness.
•Works with classroom teacher to prepare for fieldtrips and overnight trips so that all medication and medical needs are
addressed and comply with state and federal mandates.
•Work in a comprehensive school health program consistent with the Massachusetts guidelines, regulations and statutes
governing nursing and school health, as well as school district policy.
•Provides care to all with sudden illness or injury; students, child care enrollees, staff, visitors and workers.
•Completes accident reports of injury.
•Other duties as assigned.
Salary : $175
