Substitute School Nurse at Triad Community Unit School District #2 — USA | Base Career

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Conducts school health service, including tests for hearing and vision.
Assumes responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
Maintains up-to date cumulative health records on all students.
Observes and advises students concerning health and personal hygiene problems.
Assumes authority, in absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
Visits student homes when necessary.
Participates with school staff in developing and implementing school health program.
Contacts homes of children referred by principals.
Advises on modification of the educational program to meet health needs of individual students.
Prepares and submits reports for the superintendent and State Board of Health, (if required).
Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects.
Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools.
Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
Participates in in-service training programs.
Provides faculty and administration with a list of students with health problems.

Substitute School Nurse