Job description

Under the direction of the Building Principal and Director of Student Services, the School Nurse will promote the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of students and staff. The school nurse is directly responsible for the Health Services program in assigned buildings.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

Student Health Appraisal:

• Keeping individual cumulative health records for each student
• Physical Examination reports
• Results of screening programs and referrals
• Immunization records as required by Illinois School Code
• Reports of all accidents and injuries and medical reports
• Other health data that could affect students’ school performance

Health Office Management:

• Maintains a user-friendly and organized health services facility
• Maintains confidential communication with appropriate staff, students and families
• Manages and makes recommendations for the health services annual budget based on critical needs
• Maintains compliance as required by the Illinois School Code for physical examination and immunization records
• Follows up on referrals for specific health problems
• Communicates with parents regarding student’s health status
• Assesses individual student’s health and safety needs and develops plans to meet those needs at school
• Determines the epidemiological impact of students’ contagious illnesses and acts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the school setting
• Assist administrative assistant with manning the school office in the absence

Implements the School Health Program:

• Provides and/or delegates services, including first aid, care for ill students, and emergency care to students and staff; identifies health problems; makes referrals for diagnosis and treatment; maintains appropriate documentation
• Participates in the development of Health Office procedures
• Ensures completion of mandated dental and vision, and hearing screenings and reports
• Utilizes specialized vision and hearing screening equipment to screen medically fragile and/or non-verbal students who cannot be screened by conventional methods
• Follows up on vision and hearing referrals of students and helps parents access appropriate resources to complete vision/hearing referrals
• Inservices staff to ensure uniformity of procedures used in the District
• Develops appropriate procedures for administration, storage, and documentation of medication prescribed by the physician
• Monitors the effectiveness of medication and communicates medication-related concerns to parents/guardians and to the prescribing physician
• Directs, per District policy, the procedures set forth in the Rules and Regulations for the Control of Communicable Diseases as issued by the Illinois Department of Public Health
• Monitors monthly attendance and meets with the building administrator to follow up on students who have been absent or tardy>10% of the school year
• Provides staff with up-to-date information about students’ health care needs on an as need to know basis
• Participates in other health-related Child Find activities
• Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the event of sudden illness or injury or death
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter
• Obtains and interprets up-to-date medical reports for the Problem-Solving Team to aid in planning for students’ educational, health, and safety needs at school
• Interviews and supervises medical/technical nurses who work 1:1 with medically fragile students
• Identifies resources and information about services in the community and provides this information to staff and parents

Special Education:

• Provides up-to-date information to the Problem-Solving Team about students’ health and medical concerns
• Follows up on health/medical needs of students discussed at Team meetings
• Writes the health component of the Individual Education Plan/504 as indicated
• Recommends accommodations/modifications of the school program for students with a specific health concern
• Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day. This includes staff in-service and training and ongoing monitoring to ensure that procedures are carried out safely and documented accurately
• Completes health histories as a component of case study evaluations and presents health history information at the IEP/504 meeting
• Develops emergency plans for medically fragile students in case of the need for emergency evacuation from school
• Completes classroom observations and participates in classroom programs to identify and/or monitor the progress of special education students with healthcare needs
• Participates with other staff in behavioral assessments and writing behavior plans
• Participates in the implementation of these plans

Safety:

• Inservices staff on Department of Labor regulations regarding bloodborne
• pathogens and follow-up on exposure incidents
• Evaluates areas in the school where nursing procedures, diapering, and toileting needs of medically fragile students can be carried out using good hygiene and providing for student privacy
• Coordinates with local fire department and EMTs on services such as the MEDIC program for medically fragile and technology-dependent children and students with do not resuscitate orders, AED use, and emergency treatment/paramedic calls
• Evaluates the need for specialized equipment for students with medical concerns and orders the equipment. Trains staff to use the equipment safely
• In the early childhood program, participates in Child Find screenings as part of the early childhood diagnostic team
• Observes and consults with building administrators relative to safety precautions in the school building, especially in areas such as Art, Phys. Ed., and Science departments

Professional Development:

• Participates as a member of professional school nursing and education organizations
• Utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields
• Participates as a member of the faculty on District committees and association activities
• Participates in health-related community activities as a representative of the School District
• Organize and Lead the Local Wellness Committee Meetings

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, ABILITIES, COMPETENCIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge Skills and Ability Required:

• Type 73 Certification as defined by the Illinois State Teachers Certification Board for School Nurses
• OR an RN License with an ISBE certification in school nursing

• Audiometric Certification
• Hearing and Vision Screening Certification
• CPR/AED Instructor certification is mandatory
• First Aid Instructor recommended

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid-19 Precautions are implemented according to the Department of Health

License/Certification:

• Illinois State Board of Education Certification Required (Required)

Work Location: One location

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