School Nurse for : care

Registered Nurse
Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened.

POSITION TYPE: Non-Teaching Certified Support
Certification: Required: Valid Illinois state nursing license; Preferred: ISBE Professional Educator's License with a School Nurse endorsement; Required - Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline.

Preferred - Previous nursing experience in a school setting.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

NURSING CARE

Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, and maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with the professional standards, school policy and state and local mandates. May delegate tasks as allowed in the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

Participates in maintaining accurate medical record to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities. Provide health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff.

Maintains communication with the Certified School Nurse, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students.

Provides health services, information and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.

Completes accident/incident reports and insurance claim forms when appropriate.

Compiles data for statistical purposes.

Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.

Delegates appropriately to unlicensed Health Assistants.

Develops and maintains health care plans for students who require accommodations.

Maintains up to date emergency information on students.

Reports communicable diseases to the Lake County Health Department when appropriate.

Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates and use of data to support data retrieval and analysis.

Maintains ongoing records of student visits to the health office documenting assessments, interventions, and dispositions in individual student health records.

Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities.

Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Maintains contact with a professional nursing organization and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge.

Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.

OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates and use of data to support data retrieval and analysis.

Maintains ongoing records of student visits to the health office documenting assessments, interventions, and dispositions in individual student health records.

Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities.

Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.

Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology.

Maintains contact with a professional nursing organization and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge.

Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.

Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.

Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.

Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.

Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.

Work Week: Monday through Friday.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Internal applicants should apply online at and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. net

(Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services View phone number on click.appcast.io) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the District’s Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.

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