Essential Job Functions of a Substitute School Nurse

• Triage, assess and address student and/or staff illnesses and injuries, including administering medications, First Aid and CPR, consistent with State laws and regulations;

• Delegate administration of medications to the extent appropriate under State law/regulations; administer medications when required by the situation and student health needs. Monitor student health records and data, including immunizations, documentation of medication administration, confidential documents and State reports;

• Work as a member of a team with other health services staff to coordinate and carry out services;

• Be a resource person for instructional staff and students concerning dental, nutrition, HIV, growth and development, and other health-related topics;

• Alert appropriate staff regarding student medical concerns;

• Complete necessary forms and procedures for Bloodborne Pathogen exposure incidents and situations related to Workers Compensation as outlined in policy and procedures;

• Assists in enforcing rules and discipline; performs student supervision duties as required;

• Advises administrators on appropriate interventions to meet student needs;

• Implements individual health care plans for students with critical health care needs; complete or delegate health services tasks associated with these plans;

• Advises administrators, teachers, and cafeteria staff (with consent) on all students with food allergies; develops or obtains care plans for students with food allergies and advises school personnel in recognizing the signs of food allergies and the appropriate steps to take including the administration of epinephrine

• Ensures compliance with law that all schools with at least one student with diabetes have at all times two staff members trained in the administration of insulin and glucagon;

• Perform related work as required.