Job Opportunities
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| Job Title: | Substitute Nursing Specialist |
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| Salary: |
$26.09 Hourly |
| Job Type: | On Call |
| Location: | Downey, California |
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| APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR SUBSTITUTE POSITIONS ONLY.
SUBSTITUTES WORK ON AN ON-CALL BASIS TO COVER FOR PERMANENT EMPLOYEES WHO ARE ILL OR ON AN EXTENDED LEAVE-OF-ABSENCE. Any combination equivalent to graduation from an accredited nursing program and one year of medical/clinical experience as a Registered Nurse. Current valid California State License as a Registered Nurse; valid California driver's license; Audiometric Certificate preferred. Knowledge of CPR and first aid techniques; district policies and State regulations concerning immunization of school-aged children; hygiene and health needs of school-aged children; health and medical terminology; health and safety regulations; applicable sections of State Education Code and other applicable laws; district organization, operations, policies and objectives; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; record keeping techniques; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary; telephone techniques and etiquette; and public health agencies and local health care resources. Ability to administer first aid to ill or injured children; screen students for scoliosis and vision, hearing and dental problems; respond appropriately and effectively to emergency situations; establish and maintain files, records, reports and referrals; meet schedules and time lines; counsel and provide health-related information to elementary, middle and high school students; plan and organize work; work confidentially with discretion; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures; perform clerical duties such as filing, duplicating, typing and maintaining records; complete work with many interruptions; and successfully complete course work and obtain Audiometric Certificate. |
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| TYPICAL TASKS: | |
| Under the direction of a School Nurse or other assigned supervisor, provide a variety of health care services at one or more District schools or facilities; administer first aid and assist students, faculty and staff who are ill or injured.
Administer first aid and assist students, faculty and staff who are ill or injured; transport ill or injured students as requested; respond to emergency situations and administer first aid or CPR if necessary; provide a variety of health care services such as bandaging, taking temperatures, applying ice packs, assisting with personal hygiene, and other related services; counsel students and staff regarding personal health issues; make preliminary evaluation of ill students within the framework of the Health Department, school law and District guidelines and policies; screen student records for proper immunizations; alert parents of needed immunizations and maintain communication until records of immunizations are provided; conduct communicable disease screenings and exclusions as needed; organize and conduct vision, hearing and scoliosis screening; measure student height and weight and assist with dental screening; maintain necessary records and reports of student accidents, illnesses, medications, and other related information; maintain emergency cards, locators and health files; administer medication to students in accordance with State laws and District policies and procedures; maintain proper standard of cleanliness in the Health Office; maintain inventory of Health Office supplies and equipment and order as needed; maintain Health Office equipment; communicate with School Nurse regarding procedures and problems; provide a variety of information to students, faculty and staff concerning the health needs of students; observe student health status and contact parents as appropriate; refer parents and students to public health agencies or other health care providers; report suspected child abuse or neglect according to established procedures; conduct periodic workshops and in-services to instruct District personnel in proper first aid, CPR and related health procedures; develop and organize new health services and programs for students and staff; must demonstrate attendance sufficient to complete the duties of the position as required; perform a variety of clerical duties; type a variety of reports, correspondence, forms, notices and referrals; maintain files and duplicate materials as needed; and perform related duties as assigned. |
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| EXAMINATION WEIGHTS: | |
| Application Screening. | |
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| Environment:
Health office environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work and exposure to communicable or infectious diseases and emergency medical situations. Physical Abilities: Sitting or standing for extended periods of time; hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations; walking; bending at the waist and turning/twisting to examine students; and dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized health services and standard office equipment. Hazards: Potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases. |
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