Certified School Nurse

Certified School Nurse

Reports To: Principal and Director of Student Services

Qualifications: Illinois Type 73 Certification with School Nurse Endorsement Illinois Certification as a Vision and Hearing Screening Technician Prior nursing experience, preferably pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing and health program management. CPR/AED Certification Compensation: $70,000/year

Responsibilities

Instructional Support and Organization

• Develops and administers a coordinated school health program.
• Assesses the health and safety needs of the school environment.
• Establishes a communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies.
• Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Students Records Act.
• Establishes and manages health screening programs according to state mandates and guidelines.
• Participates in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates and current health practices.
• Purchases and maintains health supplies and equipment.
• Provides staff in-service programs on health topics including blood borne pathogens and other mandated health issues.
• Provides health related classroom instruction.
• Administers medication with appropriate documentation.
• Supervises and/or provides screening and follow for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical deficits.
• Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examination, and medical conditions.
• Participates as crisis team member and provides crisis intervention in the advent of sudden illness or injury.
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Writes the health component for the eligibility and Individual 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.
• Set up CPR/AED training for staff.

Communication

• Maintains communication with administrators, teachers other school personnel and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participates as a member of professional school nursing and education organizations and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields.
• Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.
• Adheres to ISBE State Standards for school nursing.