Substitute School Nurse

The American International School - Riyadh is seeking experienced Nurses to serve as Substitute Nurses for our full-time nursing team. The candidates must be residents of Saudi Arabia, currently residing in Riyadh. Candidates must possess experience with patient management and experience with children. English fluency is a must to be considered for this part-time role. Substitute Nurses are contacted to fill in when contracted nurses are absent; this is not a full-time or contracted role.

Must-have qualifications

• The substitute candidate must be a registered nurse.
• The substitute candidate must be a resident of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
• The candidate must be under the sponsorship of spouse (as a dependent).
• The level of English proficiency must be: Fluent/Bilingual.
• The ideal candidate must be comfortable with diabetic child/student management.

Qualifications:

• Minimum: Registered Nurse (current licensure preferred—ADN, BSN, or MSN).
• School nurse experience preferred.
• Pediatric and/or emergency nursing experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to health education.

Performance Responsibilities:

• The substitute nurse fills in when a regular nurse is away and is available on-call for substituting opportunities.
• Completes a shadow day with substitutes and follows the guidance of permanent substitutes.
• Provides direct physical health care to students, including assessing and rendering first aid and emergency care.
• Records accurately the date, time, and services rendered for each student for whom health services are provided.
• Maintains in Skyward/PS current health files on all students and provides referrals as necessary to teachers and principals.
• Serves as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers regarding physical health concerns of children.
• Monitors and aids in the management of medication (including insulin) in emergency and non-emergency scenarios.
• Coordinates vision-screening clinics yearly for Elementary students.
• Leads and participates in the teaching of dental hygiene yearly to Elementary students.
• Promotes health and safety through education about healthy practices.
• Develops and conducts staff training programs (including but not limited to CPR, Heimlich maneuver, asthma, and first aid).
• Promotes a healthy school environment.
• Acts as a role model in the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
• Inventories and orders necessary supplies to provide appropriate health care and first aid.
• Reports to the supervisor all student issues/ailments and does not keep information “confidential.”
• Informs divisional principal(s) and Superintendent when medical emergencies arise.
• Abides by agreed-upon “Guidelines for Nurse’s Office” found in ES/MS/HS handbooks.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the divisional principals and permanent nurses.