SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ARE ON-CALL, AT-WILL POSITIONS WITH NO GUARANTEE OF HOURS OR WORK.
Pay Rate
Substitute RN - $28.00/hour
CLASS SPECIFICATION
I.IDENTIFYING INFORMATION
A.Class Title: B.Classification Level:
School Nurse Substitute
C.Reports to: D.Working Title:
Building Administrator
Director of Student Services
II.SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under general direction of the assigned building administrator, provides nursing skills and knowledge in the school environment to promote maximum health and facilitate the learning, social adjustment, and the emotional and physical well-being of students.
III.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1.Assesses the physical, mental and environmental health of students; appraises health needs as they
relate to the educational environment and cultural background in accordance with state and local
statutes.
2.Recommends modification of school programs in accordance with the special needs of students.
3.Analyzes and discusses effect of student’s health on educational progress with parents, school
personnel and community resources.
4.Coordinates and collaborates with school staff to identify and report suspected cases of child abuse.
5.Serves as liaison between the education and health communities by providing health counseling and
guidance to students, staff and parents and by initiating necessary follow-up visits with private or
community resources.
6.Contributes to planning of health education curriculum to meet the needs of all children, including the
exceptional child and to integrate heal concepts into the total curriculum.
7.Participates in planning objectives, standards, implementation and evaluation of school health programs
and services.
8.Assists the administrator in planning for the control of communicable diseases, first aid in acute illness
or injury and for safety and sanitation in the school.
9.Utilizes student contacts to teach positive health concepts and attitudes.
10.Participates in professional organizations and training programs to maintain current skills. Provides
training for health paraeducators, volunteers and students in selected health services.
11.Provides related duties as assigned.
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.Baccalaureate degree in nursing or related field.
2.Experience working with school age children in a health office or school setting.
B.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
1.Knowledge of principals of nursing, medical terminology, aseptic/sterile techniques and infectious
disease control.
2.Knowledge of normal and abnormal anatomy, physiology, psycho/social and disease entities.
3.Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with students, parents, staff, administration,
volunteers and the public in a diverse environment.
4.Ability to organize own work, lead under pressure, adjust to varied and new situations, demands and
health issues.
5.Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
6.Ability to lift 40 pounds and push/pull 60 pounds.
7.Ability to use instructional skills and principles of learning when presenting educational materials to
students, parents and staff.
C.Certification and Licenses
1.Washington RN License
2.Fingerprinting and background check.
3.First aid and CPR Card.
V.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
1.Washington State ESA Certification
2.Master’s degree in pediatric nursing or related field.
VI. WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in a regular elementary or secondary school building. Ability to walk, sit, stand, crouch, and reach requiring ordinary physical effort; use of fingers and hands; ability to tolerate loud noises; lift 40 pounds and push/pull 60 pounds are all required.
FLSA: Exempt
JOB CLASS: Substitute - on call, no guarantee of work or hours
Dates: March 1997, Class Spec Revised
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