School Nurse (RN or Certified School Nurse) (part-time and full-time opportunities)

Job Description
 
Purpose or Summary Statement of Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Position
School Nurse coordinates the school health program including the delivery of services to students and serves as the health resource to staff members in order to enhance health and wellness in the school community. The school nurse duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, state board of education policies and procedures and the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
 
Principal Accountabilities

1. provides professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students.
2. identifies health problems, makes referrals for diagnosis and treatment, develops educational modifications, provides follow-up and evaluation, and maintains appropriate documentation.
3. provides counseling and follow-up services to students with disabilities as delineated in the IEP/504.
4. provides intervention in times of school crisis, i.e. death, suicide, traumatic events.
5. assists special education children to accept or adjust to physical, emotional or health limitations.
6. Develops the medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of the medication given at school.
7. Collaborates with service teams to provide the necessary supports for students with an IEP?
8. Coordinates activities of local schools concerned with communicable disease regulations.
9.  Assists with the State and Federal mandated screenings and provides follow-up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical impairments.

 
Qualifications for Job:
A valid Illinois nursing license and current certification in CPR is a must.
 
Professional Educator License endorsed as a School Nurse through the Illinois State Board of Education is preferred. 
 
Skills and Abilities:
This potential applicant is expected to develop and administer comprehensive school health program. Applicants should also possess strong oral, written communication and computer skills.
 
Reports to:
Director of Special Education / Assistant Director of Special Education
 
Collaborates with building administration