Substitute School Nurse

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD #5

Substitute School Nurse

SUBSTITUTE POSITION OVERVIEW

Substitute employees provide temporary coverage for regular District staff to support the continuity of daily operations and services. Substitutes are expected to perform the duties of the assigned position, follow District policies and procedures, and carry out responsibilities as directed by their supervisor or building administrator.

The job description below outlines the general duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the regular position. Actual substitute assignments may vary based on the duration of the assignment, staffing needs, and the specific responsibilities delegated to the substitute.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Baccalaureate degree is preferred.
• A current Illinois R.N. licenseis required.
• Certification by the Illinois Department of Public Health certified vision and hearing technician is required once hired.
• Experience as a school nurse is desirable.
• Ability to pass a fingerprint criminal and DCFS background check.

Special Knowledge/Skills/Requirements:

• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatments, especially as relates to children and adolescents
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies
• Working knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services
• Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served
• Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources
• Ability to develop and maintain health records on students
• Ability to develop positive working relationships

REPORTS TO Principal

JOB GOAL:

The School Nurse serves as a health education resource person to students, staff and families providing first aid care and administering immunizations; maintains an accurate health record for each student including current immunization and physical examination information, and data regarding medical problems; maintains and inventories medical supplies and security of school health supplies, equipment and facilities; informs building administration of all serious injuries, suspected contagious illnesses, and suspected abuse situations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Listed below but not limited to:

• Serve as a health education resource person to students, staff and families. This includes health information presented in a structured environment (puberty classes at GIS) as well as answering questions from staff and parents and assisting them locate reliable health information from community resources, in print or the internet
• Arrange immunizations for staff. Inform staff of all state and federal health regulations governing their employment
• Participate in school meetings (CRT, IEP when invited) to help clarify the health needs of students with chronic health conditions, treatments and medications
• Manage budget wisely and efficiently. Accurately order, maintain and inventory medical supplies yearly. Maintain security of school health supplies, equipment and facilities
• Make reasonable and prudent decisions regarding student or employee injuries or illness
• Provide first aid care to students and staff as indicated. This includes emergency nursing services that may be required until other emergency medical services arrive.
• Make reasonable and prudent decisions in regards to reporting child abuse to DCFS
• Inform building administration of all serious injuries, suspected contagious illnesses, and suspected abuse situations
• Work in a courteous, cooperative and professional manner with co-workers and other employees, administrators, parents, and the public
• Obtain, organize, and present in proper format to District Office all pertinent information required by federal and state law. This includes student immunization and physical exam data, vision and hearing data, as well as dental and eye exam data when appropriate
• Maintain an accurate health record for each student including current immunization and physical examination information, and data regarding medical problems
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge in the use of databases, word processing and spreadsheets. The school nurse must also be able to use computerized health software
• Maintain confidentiality, and protect restricted information such as student medical records. Share student health information with administration and staff when it may impact student safety and educational placement
• Confer with parents/guardians and family health advisors as necessary regarding illnesses, injuries, potential or current health problems, missing health information, medical treatments and/or medications
• Administer medication according to policy and regulations. The school nurse must monitor and keep a record of any medical treatment and/or medication given to students while attending school
• Be regular and punctual in job attendance
• Report for work dressed in clean clothing appropriate to the position, and be clean and well groomed
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the school principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year in accordance with recommendations established by the Superintendent of Schools and immediate supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.

Physical Demands bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity, ability to read and write, ability to speak and understand the English language.

Environmental Conditions The work is performed primarily indoors.

EVALUATION:

The basis of the evaluation will be the extent to which the performance responsibilities of the job are successfully handled and the extent to which yearly action plans and job goals are met (as applicable).

The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future and may be amended by the Board of Education as appropriate.

Revised 6/2020