Reports to: Executive Director or Assistant Directors

Contract Length & Wage Status: 10 months with an annual salary based on the MVSEA salary schedule

Qualifications/Previous Experience:

Holds a valid, active license issued through the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulations, as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
Experience in pediatric, special needs or school-based nursing is preferred
Experience working collaboratively with a wide variety of professionals and parents
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities:

Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, and emergency care to students age 3-22 with moderate to severe range of disabilities, including Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, and Multiple Disabilities that include students who are medically-fragile
Utilizes and seeks out health resources to provide evidence-based care that promotes independence for students
Collaborate with parents and school teams in the development and implementation of health care plans for students who need nursing interventions during the school day
Document nursing services in a timely manner, including medicaid billing
Identifies age/grade appropriate health education needs (hygiene, physical development, etc) and resources for student health education
Assists with planning and implementation of nursing services for recreational activities, extra-curricular activities, field and community trips
Continuously assesses, monitors, and evaluates student health needs
Attends intake, IEP or team meetings when appropriate and necessary
Manages health records and medications in accordance with state law and school protocol
Assists the school-based team by providing academic and functional support to students

Professionalism:

Works cooperatively with administrators, consultants, community members, district liaisons and team members
Provides feedback and effectively communicates with students and parents
Follows Board of Education, district, and building guidelines and procedures
Maintains a high level of integrity, fairness, ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students, personnel and all job related matters
Punctual, dependable & dedicated to providing a high-quality Nursing Program
Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork by completing other tasks as assigned

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computers and peripherals

Posture: Frequent sitting and standing, bending/stooping, transitioning from floor to standing, pushing, pulling, and twisting

Vision: The abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Motion: Frequent movement throughout the work environment, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, use of a mouse, and occasional reaching

Lifting: Ability to lift up to 35 pounds

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours

Mental Demands: Ability to solve complex problems in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret instructions provided in written and oral form; ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.

*The mental demands, physical demands, and work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an employee with a disability to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

School Nurse