WAE-Substitute Nurse

25% Serves as an advocate for the child; Interprets medical and nursing findings appropriate to the student's education plan and makes recommendations to the professional personnel directly involved; Maintains the confidentiality of school and student records; Serves as a role model for students, demonstrates personal and intellectual honesty and respects the rights of others; Displays proper respect for superiors;

25% Assesses and evaluates the health and developmental status of the pupils to identify physical disorders and other factors relating to the learning process. Participates in developing Health service Plans; Interprets the health and developmental assessment to parents, teachers, administrators, and other professionals directly concerned with the pupil; Refers the pupil and his or her parent or guardian to appropriate community resources for necessary services agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning;

25% Maintains a comprehensive health history and health appraisal record system; Checks immunization status of each pupil and refers when insufficient; Maintains communication with parents and all involved community practitioners and agencies to promote needed treatment and secure reports of findings pertinent to educational planning; Observes professional lines of communication at all times with individuals inside and outside the school; Works cooperatively in sharing knowledge, expertise, and skills with others; Assists in the control of communicable diseases through early detection, exclusion and reporting; Continues education by attending workshops, in-service programs, etc.;

25% Conducts sensory screenings on students in the process of evaluation; Prepares a daily itinerary and weekly proposal of activities; Monitors and/or supervises administration of medications to students as prescribed by physician; Provides and/or monitors nursing treatment and specialized health procedures to allow students to remain at school;

Follows the time and/or duty schedule authorized by the school principal for the school day and extracurricular activities; Attends school regularly and arrives punctually.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Nursing field; Licensed nursing certificate

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.