SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.

Pay Rate

Substitute LPN - $18.00/hr

CLASS SPECIFICATION

I.IDENTIFYING INFORMATIOn

A.Job Title:                                                   B.Classification Level:
Classified - Nurse  (LPN)                                 Substitute

C. Reports to: D.                                          Working Title:
Director of Student Services

Building Principal

II.SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT

Under general direction of the building principal, with lead direction from the Director of Student Services, provides health related services for students.  Demonstrates competency in providing direct nursing care to students as delegated by an ESA Certified Registered Nurse.  Maintains records as required by State statute and District policy.

III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.Accompanies technology dependent students to and from school when medical status is considered at

   risk for life threatening event during transport; uses skilled nursing judgment.

2.Performs standard physical health care procedures; tests and records vision, weight, hearing, scoliosis,

   and immunization status of students.

3.Provides health and nutrition education to children and parents in coordination with other staff.

4.Assists with the identification, prevention, and control of communicable diseases; observes universal

   precautions at all times.

5.Assembles, organizes, and maintains student health records, files, and supplies.

6.Coordinates District and community services for students with paraeducators, volunteers, school nurse,

   and building administrator.

7.Administers first aid, CPT, and emergency care to students who are sick or injured; notifies school

   nurse, administrator, and parents, as required.  Completes accident and suspected child abuse reports,

   as required.

8.Administers prescription and non-prescription medicine as prescribed by health care professional or

   parents; maintains daily log.

9.Attends training related to students medical treatment needs.

10.Performs other essential functions, as requested.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

IV.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A.Education and Experience
1.Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse

B.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1.Knowledge of the principles of nursing and medical terminology.

2.Knowledge of the principles and practices of aseptic/sterile techniques and infectious disease control.

3.Knowledge of care and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment.

4.Knowledge of first aid and CPR.

5.Knowledge of both normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho/social, and disease entities.

6.Ability to communicate in person, writing, or on the phone, with students, staff, parents, and volunteers,

   in a diverse environment.

7.Ability to work under pressure, adjust to varied situations, demands, and new health issues.

8.Ability to learn and integrate policies and procedures adopted by the school building, the District, and the

   State of Washington.

9.Ability to be entrusted with confidential and sensitive information.

C.Certification  and Licenses

1.Washington State license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a registered nurse with an

    associates degree.

2.First Aid and CPR Card

D.Desirable Qualification

1.Previous experience working with school-age children.

V. WORKING CONDITIONS

FLSA:Non-Exempt                                                                       

JOB CLASS: Substitute - on call, no guarantee of work or hours                              

Dates: October 1996, Job Description Revised
            October 1998, Class Specification Created

Disclaimer:  Substitute positions are considered "at-will" meaning either party can end the relationship at any time; nothing in the offer of substitute employment, employee manual, substitute manual or other employment documents, or other oral communications shall be deemed to create an employment contract or to modify the at-will relationship; no person other than the Superintendent of the District, has the authority to bind the District to an employment contract or an agreement to modify the at-will employment.