School Nurse - Substitute

Job Title: Substitute Nurse

Department: Prek - 12th Grade

Job Type: No Contract, Sporadic

Reports To: Director of Support Operations

Work Schedule: Per Assignment

Position Overview: The School Nurse's main responsibility is to provide healthcare and address daily health concerns for students ranging from Preschool to 12th Grade.

Qualifying Characteristics: The employee is a Christian with an authentic and mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. They are dedicated to the mission of Christian education and are fully aligned with GCA’s Statement of Faith and Employee Covenant.[ Please review our Statement of Faith Agreement](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dsaiYwiH0aG7Y5sKtv5ZCbiITpzjMfjU/view?usp=sharing).

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse with an Associate's Degree (Bachelor's preferred)
• Valid Indiana Nursing License and CPR certification required
• 3-5 years of nursing experience in a clinical setting (pediatrics or school nurse experience is a plus)

Key Skills:

• Ability to assess and treat minor injuries, illnesses, and emergencies.
• Clearly communicate with students, parents, and school staff.
• Handle sensitive health information with discretion.
• Manage student health records and documentation efficiently.
• Ability to respond quickly in emergencies.
• Provide care and comfort to students, especially in stressful situations.
• Adapt to different student needs and school environments.
• Assess situations and make quick, appropriate decisions regarding student health.
• Understand and follow school health policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Be available to substitute as the school nurse at both North and South campuses as needed (Hours: 7:45 AM - 3:30 PM)
• Provide professional assessment and treatment to ensure students' physical, social, and emotional well-being
• Administer medications and provide emergency first aid to students and staff as required
• Manage care for diabetic students, including glucose monitoring, addressing hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, administering insulin, and calculating dosages
• Maintain accurate student health records and serve as a resource for health education for students, staff, and families
• Follow OSHA standards for handling bloodborne pathogens and other infectious materials across both campuses
• Ensure compliance with national, state, and local health regulations and guidelines
• Follow procedures for reporting and handling suspected cases of child abuse and neglect
• Maintain clinic equipment and order necessary supplies
• Communicate with students, parents, administrators, and staff about student medical needs
• Prepare field trip medical bags and maintain updated medical release forms for students.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Primarily indoor work (90% of the time), with some outdoor exposure when moving between classrooms.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods, especially when using a computer.
• Must be able to move supplies or equipment up to 35 pounds.
• Must assist children for health and safety reasons.
• Work environment may include noise, temperature and humidity changes, and frequent use of computers and monitors.