Job Description

TITLE OF VACANCY: Substitute Registered Nurse

POSITION TYPE: Professional

ADMINISTRATIVE UNIT: TheWest Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (WVSDB)

LOCATION: Romney, West Virginia

On an on call, as needed basis, provides comprehensive services of assessment, promotion, and maintenance of health for students enrolled at the WVSDB campus. The services are directed toward prevention of illness, health promotion, rehabilitation and continuity of care, health counseling and education, and care in acute illness and primary health care.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will adhere to WVBE Policy 5902 – "Employee Code of Conduct" and the applicable WVSDB personnel policies for employee performance.

• Provides direct services to students in support of health and wellness, as well as crisis intervention for sudden illness, injury, emotional disturbances and other emergency situations as necessary.
• Checks all in-patients at the Health Services Department. Reviews previous 24 hours for new orders and any other relevant data regarding student care plans.
• Evaluates health needs of students and creates plans to meet those needs.
• Schedules and assists with physical examinations performed in the Health Services Department.
• Participate in prescribed medical regimen by preparing, assisting, and providing follow-up care to students undergoing diagnostic or therapeutic procedures.
• Assists with medical care: medications, injections, food preparation, feeding problems, and personal hygiene.
• Establishes, reviews, and revises policy and procedures for a comprehensive school health services' program as defined in State Board policies and other State guidelines, rules, regulations, and legal constraints.
• Prepares daily census report.
• Arranges clinic and/or doctor's appointments, as well as arranges transportation for students to hospital for tests or examinations. Provides follow-up on all clinic and Child Study Center recommendations.
• Ensures student's continuing care needs through appropriate use of referrals.
• Communicates with and transfers information to appropriate staff members regarding special needs or problems of students.
• Completes physician's call sheet when/if they make rounds. Schedules those students who need to see physician.
• Reviews records on prospective students for completion of immunization requirements, medical history, and pertinent evaluations.
• Keeps up-to-date information on medical coverage for all students (insurance, medical card, etc.).
• Counsels or confers with individual students on referral or at student's request. Utilize services of community and ancillary resources for continuity of health care.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate and complete student medical records as custodian of all medical records, in accordance with school policies governing confidentiality of student information.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date student medical records in electronic format on WVEIS, as directed.
• Contacts families, or others, to implement and follow through with individual goals for health care.
• Reviews all TB Questionnaires from new employees for risk factors. Refers staff members for x-rays, as necessary. Keeps accurate records on employees and students and reschedules as required.
• Assists with bus driver physical examinations, as requested.
• Inventories, orders, stocks, and records all medications and medical supplies in accordance with school policies, federal and state regulations.
• Responsible for contacting and informing parents regarding indications for treatment, needs and evaluation of students.
• Provides or assists with staff professional development, in-services, and various health-related requirements for employment.
  • Provides annual certification and recertification of staff for CPR and First Aid required classes.
• Provides reports to immediate supervisor regarding the activities of this department.
• Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must hold or be eligible for a license to practice as a registered nurse in West Virginia.

• Criminal background check conducted pursuant to WV Code §18-5-15c and/or §18A-3-10, as appropriate.

• Minimum of three years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and families as a registered nurse required.
• Knowledge of pediatric growth and development, family and group dynamics, and public health science including epidemiology and levels of prevention and wellness is desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach, stand, walk, lift, grasp, write, talk, hear, see, use technology such as computer and multimedia equipment, and use repetitive motions. The employee may frequently lift and/or move at least 50-100 pounds. He/she shall remain free of any alcohol or non-prescribed drugs while in the workplace. Alcohol and controlled substances which affect employee productivity, safety, or judgement will not be tolerated.

EXPECTATIONS:

1. The staff member must complete all required annual trainings.
2. The staff member works effectively as a member of the educational team.
3. The staff member demonstrates self-control and exhibits an attitude of mutual respect and tolerance.
4. The staff member demonstrates ethical conduct and good work habits such as punctuality and attendance.
5. The staff member demonstrates self-direction and the ability to use software applications for work productivity and collaboration.
6. The staff member is self-motivated and demonstrates the ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments to accomplish high-quality work to meet demanding deadlines.
7. The staff member demonstrates excellent communication skills and excellent presentation skills using current technologies.
8. The staff member understands that work assignments may change or be added as priorities emerge.

SALARY:

Hourly rate of pay based on WVSDB Professional Salary Schedule, contingent on degree level and applicable years of experience. Supplemental Pay for on-call coverage applicable.

EVALUATION

Performance evaluation in accordance with West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310.