Substitute Registered Nurse

Job Summary:

To perform the duties and functions of a Medical Associate during the Medical Associate's absence by assessingstudents requiring the direct services of a registered nurse. Prepare health care plans for involved students and supervise the implementation of required health care procedures.

Reports to:

Building Principal

Qualifications:

• Valid State of Illinois license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Certification in vision and hearing screening (preferred).
• The ability to work effectively with peers.
• High level skills in oral and written communication in English.
• Ability to effectively communicate the health/medical needs to students, teachers, administrators and parents.
• Demonstrate ability to interpret health records and effectively communicate the information to parents, teachers and administrators.
• Pre-employment medical examination, including tuberculosis clearance
• Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint/Background Clearance including Federal Bureau of Investigation

Physical Requirements:

• Utilize resources from other work units when required to perform the job's functions. Must communicate verballyand through email with district schools when providing information. This information includes, but is not limited to,arrival and departure times of school buses, arrival and departure times of extra-curricular activities, alternativeschool bus stops, and behavioral actions of students on school buses.
• Generally the job requires 75% sitting, 20% walking, and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally cleanand healthy environment.

Terms of Employment:

• On an as needed basis.
• Completion of mandated training through Global Compliance Network.