SCHOOL DISTRICT 170
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
Title: School Nurse
Qualifications- Valid Public Educator License (PEL), with a School Nurse (SN) endorsement, registered in Region 07 - South Cook ISC4.
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in State of Illinois.
- Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion.
- Illinois Certification as a Vision and Hearing screening technician.
- Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology.
Job SummaryTo provide direct nursing services to students and staff members to maximize health and wellness in the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.
Reports ToAssistant Superintendent of Special Education and Building Principal(s).
Terms Of EmploymentSalary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers’ Contract.
Pension SystemTRS
Specific ResponsibilitiesNursing Care
- Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates.
- Administer medications with appropriate documentation.
- Participate in maintaining accurate medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities.
- Perform mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener).
- Make appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
Communication
- Maintain communication with the teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
- Provide health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
- Complete and/or archive accident/incident reports for students/staff.
- Compile data for statistical purposes.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
Organization
- File/archive copies of students’ “Nurse’s Pass” in individual health folders.
- Maintain the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
- Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
- Perform other health or school related work as required.
Professional Development
- Maintain contact with a professional nursing organization and utilize continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge.
- Participate as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.
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