Substitute Nurse

Substitute School Nurse

Fremont School District 79 is seeking substitute school nurses. The nurse coordinates a school health program including the delivery of services to students and staff members in order to enhance health and wellness in the school community. Duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, district/state board of education policies and procedures and Illinois State Law regarding nurse practice.

Provides and/or delegates direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, requesting diagnosis and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.

Keeps a daily log of all students visiting the health office for injury, illness, medication or nurse consultation. Document student and staff injury on appropriate forms, forwarding copy to appropriate personnel. Provides health information and counseling for students, staff, and to parents regarding their child.

Develops and maintains a medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school. Supervises and/or provides screening and follow up for deficits in vision and hearing. Maintains a user friendly and organized health office conducive to confidential communication and services. Maintains accurate emergency contact information on all students.

Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions. Prepares and submits reports as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter. Reports communicable diseases to the Lake County Health Department when indicated. Plans, implements and teaches containment procedures in the control of communicable diseases. Advises on exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious diseases.

Consults with parents, school personnel, physicians, dentists, and/or other agencies as needed. Provides training to staff regarding emergency procedures for students with severe allergies, diabetes, seizures, and other emergency procedures as needs arise. Provides health information regarding specific students to teachers and staff as indicated to provide for the safety of the student. Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the identification and evaluation of students in special education programs. Writes the health component of the Individualized Education Plan as indicated. Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to a health deficit. Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day.

Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities related to student and/or staff health as assigned by the Building Principal.

Salary and benefit information:

RN Rate: $35.20/hour

LPN Rate: $22.56/hour