POSITION: 

Substitute School Nurse

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY

Provides preventive health services to facilitate the students’ optimal physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development. Supports the education process by working to assure the health of the students.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Minimum Requirements

1. Qualified to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana
2. Certified in CPR or BLS (or obtain in the first 6 months)
3. Demonstrate a continuing sense of God's direction in working at Traders Point Christian Schools
4. Abide by decisions of the Board of Directors and administration of Traders Point Christian Schools
5. Maintain ministry partnership
6. Agree to and sign the Traders Point Christian Schools Statement of Faith

Preferred, but not required:

1. B.S.N. or Registered Nurse license with a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
2. Minimum of one (1) year experience in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing, or minimum of five (5) years of experience in another field of nursing

Demonstrated Knowledge

1. Principles and practices underlying professional nursing
2. Principles and practices underlying the special field of school health
3. Current trends in nursing and of literature in the fields of school health
4. Organization and administration of other cooperating agencies
5. State and local laws relating to health and social issues

Demonstrated Abilities

1. Participate cooperatively in a program of school health nursing
2. Exercise professional judgment in making decisions
3. Communicate appropriately and effectively with students, parents, administrators, other school personnel and healthcare providers
4. Demonstrate a genuine interest in the student population and its health needs
5. Organize a clinic and manage time
6. Be a self-starter and/or self-motivated
7. Proficient in Google Drive and able to work with various software applications

Qualifying Characteristics:

The Substitute Nurse has a clear biblical testimony of salvation with an authentic and a mature personal relationship with Jesus Christ in both their professional and personal life with a calling and commitment to Christian education. The ideal Substitute Nurse must have the desire to work closely and nurture a positive relationship with students, teachers, parents, staff, school administrators, and community members. The Substitute Nurse must demonstrate respect for all students and community members. The ability to exercise good judgment, set a good example, and comply with school standards is a must as well as the ability to deal with sensitive and confidential issues in a tactful and professional manner. 

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES

Responsibilities:

1. Seek by personal example and precept to inspire students and staff is Christian faith and living
2. Promotes and protects the optimal health status of school-age children
3. Interprets the health status of students to parents and school personnel
4. Provides health education and anticipatory guidance

Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Must be able to sit for long periods of time

Work Schedule:  Academic Year

Hourly rate: $15.00/hour