School Nurse / Registered Nurse (Anticipated)

Supervisor: Principal / Assistant Principal/Director of Student Services & Special Education Salary: School Nurse PEL endorsement: Lane and Step per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement, Contract Extension. Registered Nurse - $30.00 per hour. Paid leave/holidays and Benefits / Benefit Premiums per contract Work Year: School Year Qualifications Illinois State Board of Education PEL with School Nurse endorsement OR Illinois Registered Professional Nurse, designated as R.N., required. Effective communication skills. A demonstrated ability to be a collaborative problem-solver and a positive team member. Excellent organizational skills. An interest in working with students. A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities. A strong commitment to professional excellence. Duties and Responsibilities Communication/Collaboration Demonstrates collaborative problem solving. Communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents. Interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member. Promotes positive public relations. Provision of Health Services Maintenance and analysis of student health records. Prepares, records, updates and tracks referrals on vision and hearing screenings. May record heights and weights of students and provide necessary health counseling (i.e., on diet and exercise) for students. Maintains files on incoming physical exams, dental exams, immunizations, new student records, referral results, notes from physicians and parent correspondence. Assists with formulation and maintenance of health concerns. Maintains confidentiality of both academic and health records. Provides emergency intervention for students and/or staff in the event of sudden illness or injury. Reports emergencies to and seeks guidance from the school nurse team leader if uncertain about a district policy, procedure, or state mandates. Initiates student accident reports as per district policy. Keeps a daily log of all visits to the health office. Provides summary reports including immunization surveys, vision and hearing conservation reports, health office visit year end report, weekly communicable disease report to CCDPH, year end inventory of supplies and health office equipment. Assists teachers in their requests for health-related teaching and audio-visual materials. Assists students, staff and parents in health office related matters. Maintains active licensure for registered nurse and current certification in CPR. Administers and monitors medication given at school, subject to district policy regarding the administration of medication. Assists in child abuse referrals as needed. Assists the school nurse team leader in servicing of staff on specialized health procedures, medical conditions and Bloodborne Pathogens/Universal Precautions. Takes medical histories of students who are undergoing case study evaluation prior to review and signature of the school nurse. Professional Responsibilities Follows policies and procedures of the district. Daily attendance and punctuality. Supervision of students. Meeting attendance. Discipline policy and procedure. Demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates. Demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends. Demonstrates professionalism. Is flexible and adaptable to change. Uses judgment appropriately. Conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner. Treats others with respect and dignity. Demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback. Participates in professional growth activities, such as membership in professional organization and in service/workshop/seminar. This job description is not exhaustive, performs other duties as assigned. We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr