School Registered Nurse - EHS

Nurse
Job Focus: To assist the Administration with the management of the school district's health service. Line of Supervision: Responsible to and evaluated by the Director of Special Education and building Principals.
Influences the school environments in the areas of safety and health.
Supervises and coordinates the services and performance of the health clerk.
Attends the safety issues regarding children inside and outside of the school environment.
Designs and plans the communication strategies required to adhere to and maintain state/local regulations and the strategies to keep staff informed of unique health, medical and nutritional needs of the students.
Plans and facilitates required health in-services such as CPR, First Aid and medical protocols.
Facilitates the process for use of Medicare, Medicaid and other third-party billing for students with IEPs.
Uses medical diagnostic information, to contribute to the planning of appropriate student therapeutic plans and approaches.
Uses available and appropriate human and material sources as a bridge to the instructional program, the home and other services.
Plans and manages effective monitoring, assessment, and reporting schedules.
Is enthusiastic and values the student and the content of his/her individual plan.
Is knowledgeable about the impact of the disability and/or accompanying drugs on the students.
Performs such other direct nursing and health service duties as requested by the district administrators.
A valid Illinois Nursing License.
Have the experience and ability to relate to and work with all students including those who may present a variety of disabilities.
IDFPR License (Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation)