POSITION: School Nurse

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:

● Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
● Valid and registered Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Nurse endorsement (PK–Age 22).
● Current CPR and AED certification.
● Experience or certification in conducting vision and hearing screenings preferred.

REQUIREMENTS:

● Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with students, staff, parents/guardians, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
● Working knowledge of basic office procedures, including clerical and record-keeping skills.
● Knowledge of childhood diseases, public health issues, health promotion, disease prevention, and the relationship between medical needs and educational adaptations.
● Ability to maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
● Ability to effectively assess and respond to student health needs, illness, injury, and emergency situations.
● Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents/guardians, school personnel, healthcare providers, and community agencies.
● Previous experience as a school nurse or recent experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
● Spanish proficiency preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Provides for the health care needs, first aid, illness, and emergency care of students and staff within the scope of professional nursing practice and district procedures.
● Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and district procedures.
● Arranges and coordinates on-site health programs for students, including dental, vision, and other health services as available.
● Researches and provides information regarding free and/or reduced-fee health clinics and other community health resources.
● Administers medications in compliance with Illinois regulations, physician orders, and school board policies.
● Provides information regarding disease prevention and applicable State reporting requirements.
● Maintains current and accurate cumulative health records for all students.
● Coordinates and collaborates with staff regarding vision and hearing screening programs and maintains and submits required screening reports.
● Provides for the early detection of physical and health-related concerns as required by State screening regulations and applicable health requirements.
● Conducts required head lice/nit inspections and communicates with parents/guardians regarding district procedures and policies.
● Assists school personnel in maintaining appropriate health and sanitary standards within the school environment.
● Communicates with parents/guardians, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies regarding student health matters, while maintaining confidentiality.
● Completes required health-related reports, surveys, and documentation for the Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Department of Public Health, and other applicable agencies.
● Maintains a listing of students who are not in compliance with required physical examinations and immunizations and provides appropriate parent/guardian notification.
● Coordinates the completion, filing, and necessary notification requirements related to student health history forms and other required health documentation.
● Completes and coordinates record-keeping requirements related to the authorized and permissible administration of medication to students.
● Provides appropriate health counseling and recommendations to students, parents/guardians, and school personnel.
● Orders and maintains an adequate inventory of medical and health-related supplies.
● Assists with the development, implementation, and verification of student health plans, including plans related to diabetes, asthma, food allergies, and other medical conditions.
● Verifies that AED machines are maintained and monitored in accordance with applicable requirements and district procedures and completes required AED status checks.
● Communicates and collaborates with Special Education personnel regarding appropriate student medical information and screening results.
● Provides health-related information and participates in 504 plan and IEP meetings, as appropriate.
● Assists with the development and implementation of health-related plans and protocols during public health emergencies.
● Provides education and assistance with staff training on topics such as CPR/First Aid, preventative health care, handwashing, vaccination, nutrition, developmental health, and school safety, as requested by the district.
● Works with the Director of Student Services and appropriate district personnel regarding Medicaid reimbursement and applicable student health services.
● Coordinates health screenings for staff, as assigned.
● Performs other reasonable tasks and duties as assigned by the administration and Board of Education.

SALARY:
Commensurate with licensing and experience

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Visit www.msd143.com to apply.