Description: Substitute school nurses and lunch coverage nurses are expected to perform professional nursing services at any of our North Bellmore elementary schools, during their assigned hours.  Shift durations vary from 8:15am-3:15pm, depending on need.  He/she will provide organization and coordination in the delivery of healthcare services within the district, in collaboration with school healthcare providers, administrators, teachers, parents and other staff.  He/she is required to maintain acceptable health standards and the school health records. Additionally, the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems is also a requirement. 

Expectations: 

• Periodic examinations and screening procedures as required by State Law and the Board of Education 

• Prepare and maintain health records – medical and dental not mandated by New York State 

• Assist school personnel in maintaining universal precautions in schools 

• Support building administrators with implementing COVID-19 protocols and completing the appropriate intake forms for students and staff 

• Provide care of a student or staff member who has suffered an injury or emergency illness 

• Administer first aid  

• Observe the student population in order to identify any new health trends/needs that arise  

• Work collaboratively with teacher aides, teachers and school personnel with  respect to 1x1 medical supervision in place for students  

• Instruct teachers or teacher aides to administer emergency medicines according to doctor’s orders 

• Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students 

• Advise administration on exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases and immunizations 

• Other related duties as assigned