RN - School Nursing Program

Overview

El Paso/Gridley school district. Start in early August. Schedule follows school schedule.

Carle Eureka Hospital contracts with some local school districts to provide school nurses. The school nurse is a rewarding position responsible for the planning, coordinating, provision, and evaluation of first aid procedures, screening programs, vision and hearing screening, health records and some aspects of health education for staff and students in grades K-12. Complies with all standards set forth by state, federal and other regulatory agencies.


Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: college diploma in Nursing


Responsibilities

Observes, interviews, and collects data from principals, teachers, and children for assessment of health and needs of students. Provides treatment for illness according to established school protocols. Assists other members of the school team with management of students referred for physical and developmental problems; IEP. Participates in continuing health care plans involving the student, family, school and other community agencies and resources. Assists student/parents in communicating with school on health care concerns as needed. Completes on schedule all required clinical records. Complete all required reports to IDPH. Maintains current files on mandated grades for immunizations, vision and hearing testing and dental exams. Keeps school officials aware of any student not meeting state health requirements. Participates in CQI projects. Assists in the development of policies and procedures. Utilizes computerized records for documentation. Assists with the training of students as requested by school administration. Plans, implements and evaluates health related educational programs for effectiveness and participation.


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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $26.48per hour - $43.09per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.