LSA - School Nurse Substitute

Position Title: LSA - School Nurse Substitute

Position Location: Lutheran South Academy / LEAH Schools

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Head of School

Position Purpose: The School Nurse is responsible for assessing the health needs of students and staff.

Job Requirements:

• Administer first aid to staff and students. Medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children in accordance with state laws and district policies.
• Assess situations involving students’ safety, abuse (e.g., physical, sexual, drug) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Implement health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Maintain contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Maintain students’ confidential files and records (e.g., health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, immunization records) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements of professional standards.
• Monitor students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
• Refer students acquiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Respond to emergency medical situations (e.g., severe falls, seizures, prescription reactions, bleeding) for the purpose of ensuring appropriate immediate medical attention and related follow-up action.
• Provide care to students with chronic illnesses and extremely high-risk students (e.g., allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, medically fragile) for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
• Report health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies (e.g., fights, suspected child abuse or substance abuse, contagious disease) for the purpose of maintaining students’ personal safety, a positive learning environment, and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned.