Substitute Nurse

POSITION TITLE:  Substitute Nurse
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION:  As needed basis
STATUS:   Certified 
HOURS OF WORK:   As Needed
STARTING SALARY: $17.50-$20.63 hourly
CLEARANCES REQUIRED: Criminal Justice Fingerprint, Background Clearance, TB Test

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Olathe Public Schools with student health needs providing coverage as a substitute.
• Initiate and maintain individual student health records adhering to documentation standards.
• Manage health room visits by assisting with decision-making, intervening with actual and potential health problems.
• Administer and monitor physician ordered medications and/or treatments.
• Provide and/or appropriately delegate health care procedures.
• Implement appropriate strategies, behavior supports, and consequences directly related to health needs as indicated in the Individualized Healthcare Plan (IHP).
• Support district curriculum, instructional objectives, instructional strategies, and instructional materials and assessments.
• Create a caring, trusting, personal climate conducive to learning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Kansas RN license required – unencumbered
• BSN and at least 1-year experience required
• Basic Life Support Certification (Healthcare Provider)
• CPR Certification.

 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Thorough understanding of nursing practices and procedures, including but not limited to assessment, planning, implementation of care, infection control, and emergency response practices.
• Understanding of and ability to work within the Kansas Nurse Practice Act. 
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, emotional intelligence, customer relations, and conflict management skills. 
• Flexibility, adaptability, and willingness to work.
• Ability to interact in a non-judgmental manner with culturally and socio-economically diverse populations.
• Ability to work effectively and establish and maintain collaborative professional relationships.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to compile, organize, analyze, and report data, and to work independently with minimal supervision and attention to detail in a fast-paced, stressful work environment.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to use sound judgment.
• Proficiency with use of technology including MS Office 365 (i.e., Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams) for data entry, records maintenance, and report production.
• Ability to use discretion, maintain HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality standards and demonstrate ethical conduct.

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The position will require daily use of a computer, telephone or cell phone, and access to a secure internet connection.
• The position requires the performance of medium work— exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects including lifting materials and equipment. 
• The position requires close visual acuity to perform functions such as but not limited to reading, computer work and data analysis.  This position generally involves viewing a computer screen about 50 percent of the time. 
• The position includes frequent lifting, standing, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, climbing, balancing, walking, talking, hearing, grasping and repetitive motion, occasional reaching, feeling, stooping, kneeling, standing, crouching, and/or crawling, and significant fine finger dexterity.

IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS: 
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.