Nurse
Company: Substitute Teacher Service
Location: Bethlehem
Posted on: May 14, 2022
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Job Description:
Substitute Teacher Service is actively recruiting candidates for
school nurse positions within the following school districts:
Baldwin-Whitehall, Carlynton, Central York, Cocalico, Columbia,
Conestoga Valley, Donegal, Elizabethtown, Ephrata, Harrisburg,
Lancaster CTC, Manheim Township, Marple Newtown, Methacton, Mifflin
County, Perkiomen Valley, Reading, School District of Lancaster,
Solanco, South Park, Spring-Ford, Tyrone, Wallingford Swarthmore,
Warwick and York Suburban. Position Summary This position is
responsible for the medical supervision and health care of students
and staff in the assigned school. Candidate should possess the
knowledge required to ensure basic health services are available
during the school day. This position must have the ability to work
well with teachers, parents, and the school staff and have
effective oral and written communication skills; all details listed
here within the job description are subject to change, with or
without warning, by the STS Site Supervisor. Job Duties
Responsibilities include assessment and treatment within the scope
of professional nursing practice, communication with parents,
referral to physicians, and provision or supervision of prescribed
nursing care. An individualized health care plan is developed for
students with chronic conditions, and when appropriate, an
emergency plan is developed to manage potential emergent events in
the school setting (eg, diabetes, asthma). Ideally, this health
plan is aligned with the management plan directed by the child's
pediatrician and regularly updated through close communication. The
school nurse is responsible for management of this plan and
communication about the plan to all appropriate school personnel.
The school nurse has a unique role in provision of school health
services for children with special health needs, including children
with chronic illnesses and disabilities of various degrees of
severity.Qualifications and Required Documents Valid PA School
Nurse Certification, RN or LPN License (based upon position and
district) A Pennsylvania Criminal Records check (Act 34) that is
clean and less than 5 years old ** A Pennsylvania Child Abuse
Clearance History (Act 151) that is clean and less than 5 years old
** NEW! Effective 1/1/2015, you can now obtain this clearance
online! A FBI Criminal History Record that is clean and less than 5
years old ** - We recommend that you use our web links posted on
our website to be sure to get the correct clearances. You can find
those at the bottom of the Open Positions Page Proof of a TB test
or chest x-ray that is less than two years old 3 professional
references (contact information) and/or letters A Resume Routing
number and account number for direct deposit setup 2 Valid forms of
Identification for I-9. Click here for acceptable forms. A valid,
working email address __ not a college or university address for
those will expire! If you do not have a valid email address, it is
recommended that you set up for example a Hotmail or GMail email
account. This is how all future communications from STS will reach
you. Effective 12/22/2014: In accordance with PA Act 168 of 2014, a
list of all current and past employers, including contact
information, for all jobs held where you have or had direct contact
with children. If you have taken any mandated training for Act 126
(Mandated Reporting) and/or Act 71 (Suicide Prevention), please
provide proof of training-preferably a certificate of completion.
Please include any additional certificates for specialized training
(i.e. Crisis Prevention Intervention). ** Please note: clearances
cannot be older than 5 years however, some districts may require
new clearances that are less than 1 year old! Essential Functions
Essential duties and responsibilities of this position may vary in
nature due to changes in schedule, student or district need, and
include but are not limited to: Provides direct care to students
and sometimes staff. Comply with school district policies and
procedures and state laws relative to admin of medicine to
students. Implements school health care plans for the purpose of
providing appropriate care as directed by health care professional.
Maintain confidentiality regarding school/workplace matters
Maintains student health records (manual and computerized) (e.g.
immunization history, medication and contact log, etc.) for the
purpose of documenting activities and complying with mandated
requirements. Monitors health care plans for the purpose of
addressing students' health needs and implementing health care
directions from parents and/or physicians. Participates (when
invited) in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars,
including IEP, for the purpose of sharing information and/or
improving skills/knowledge. Participates in various emergency
drills (e.g. lock downs, safety meetings, evacuation plans, crisis
team, etc.) for the purpose of providing expertise in health
related issues. Prepares a variety of written materials (e.g.
medication logs, compliance reports, student activities, etc.) for
the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference
and/or conveying information. Reports incidents and students with
contagious diseases for the purpose of maintaining students
personal safety, and positive learning environment. Responds to
emergency situations for the purpose of addressing immediate health
and safety concerns. Must practice in accordance with the
Substitute Teacher Service, Inc. Paraprofessional Handbook
policies, and school district policies.Reasonable Accommodations
Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential function outlined above. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with
disabilities to perform these essential functions. Physical
Requirements The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job. Sitting or standing for
extended periods of time Ability to quickly trail any student that
elopes Moderate lifting from 15-35 pounds Moving of various items -
up to 30 pounds Manual dexterity to use office equipmentOther
Physical Requirements Ability to write legibly Vision (Near, Color,
Depth Perception) Sense of Sound (Ability to hear fire alarms,
bells, and PA system) Sense of Touch Ability to speak clearly and
distinctly Work Environment The work environment characteristics
described here are representative of those an employee encounters
while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions.Physical Environment Work is
performed in all areas of district buildings, grounds, vehicles,
and/or any area in which a district activity or function is taking
place. Exposed to varying degrees of temperature relative to the
conditions occurring in nature outside. Emotional Environment The
ability to work with students and adults displaying a variety of
emotions including, but not limited to, joy, happiness, sorrow,
fear, anger and aggression in controlled, uncontrolled and
unpredictable situations.At your interview, we will take a photo of
you for an ID badge. Please dress appropriately.IMPORTANT NOTICE:
You must bring all official, original documents to your interview.
Original, official documents that have been altered in any way will
not be accepted.
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