Substitute Nurse - Mississippi Valley School

Job Description:

Substitute Nurse - Mississippi Valley School

Description

Position: Substitute Registered Nurse, Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD)

Reports to: Building Administrator Department: Elementary and Secondary Education

Classification: Part-time, Professional Office: Special Education

Location: MSSD Section: Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled

Pay Range: SP11 Job Group: 205

Primarily responsible for the school health services to students attending the Missouri Schools for the Severely

Disabled.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The incumbent must have the ability to perform the essential functions below either with or without reasonable

accommodations.

1. Coordinate and implement a plan for health screenings.

2. Coordinate, design and implement special health care procedures.

3. Provide training on lifting techniques, basic first aid, infection-control procedures, dispensing

medication, CPR and other in-service as needed.

4. Administer medication and other health care procedures.

5. Follow proper nursing procedures and maintain appropriate documentation.

6. Seek out and use community health service resources.

7. Participate in staffing and IEP conferences to provide information on the student’s physical and health

needs when requested.

8. Oversee all SHCP. Make sure they are completed correctly and all necessary supplies are available.

Notify parents if additional supplies are needed.

9. Utilize each student’s individual communication system.

10. Take a leadership role in developing and implementing a comprehensive school health plan.

11. Accurately complete required reports on or before established deadlines.

12. Communicate effectively both orally and in written form, using correct grammar, punctuation, clarity

and consistency of thought.

13. Collaborate with building administrator to maintain an orderly, attractive, safe, and clean environment.

14. Maintain CPR training instructor certification.

15. Maintain confidentiality of parent, student and staff personally identifiable information.

16. Ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook and access information via the internet.

17. Itinerant travel may be assigned as needed

18. Perform the daily self-care of students as needed and assigned (e.g., diapering, feeding, hand washing,

tooth brushing, etc.)

19. Lift and move 50 pounds to include assisting in changing positions of students.

20. Itinerant travel may be assigned as needed.

21. Participate in staff development activities to keep nursing skills updated and current.

22. Infrequent travel for training and staff meetings.

23. Perform other duties as assigned.

*Education Required/Preferred:

Licensed as a registered nurse in Missouri.

Experience with pediatrics and/or individuals with disabilities.

*The position requires a professional license pursuant to state law.

(Other qualifications and experience which in the opinion of the Commissioner of Education meet the

requirements of the position may be accepted in lieu of the above.)

The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .