About this role
Auxiliary Nurse – This a substitute position (as needed) – no benefits. Qualifications:
• Valid Alabama Nursing license to practice as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Minimum of 3 years of nursing experience; experience in pediatric or emergency nursing preferred.
• Current CPR Certification for the Professional Rescuer (BLS)
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
Supervisor(s): Nursing Coordinator for the School District & Principal Background Check Required: (Ala. Code §§ 16-22A-5)- Upon offer of employment, employees will be required to submit legible fingerprints for a background review by the Alabama Bureau of Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Background checks may not be more than ten (10) years old. A new background check is required for anyone new to Madison City Schools, regardless of the recency of the ABI and FBI background checks. Student Safety & Security: Madison City Schools prioritizes a safe, respectful, and supportive learning environment. Employees are expected to model professional conduct, maintain clear and appropriate boundaries with students, use district-approved channels for communications, and avoid interactions that could be perceived as favoritism, grooming, or undue familiarity. Staff must promptly report suspected child abuse or neglect to law enforcement authorities as required by Alabama law. Compliance with these expectations is a condition of employment. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of Board policies and procedures
• Knowledge of current general medical and pediatric nursing practices
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use and implement computer technology programs
Essential Functions:
• Provides nursing care for students requiring special health procedures such as but not limited to urinary catheterization, gastrostomy tube feedings, insulin administration, and nebulizer treatments
• Administers PRN and scheduled medication to assigned student in accordance with approved policy and procedures relating to medication.
• Evaluates and provides care for students who present to the clinic for illness or injury
• Maintains proper and accurate documentation
• Administers first aid in accordance with established first aide procedures
• Enforces the guidelines of the School District's health policies
• Contacts Nursing Supervisor when unsure of specific procedure
• Contacts Principal and Nursing Supervisor regarding crisis situations in the school. This includes child abuse, threatened suicide, and accidents.
• Maintains confidentiality of information as required by school policy.
• Follows individualized health care plans for students with chronic diseases.
• Communicates with parents/guardians, health care providers and staff, as appropriate
• Able to stand, walk, and sit frequently or for prolonged periods of time. Additional physical abilities include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching.
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