School Nurse

Terms of Employment:

• Start Date: ASAP

• Responsible to the Assistant Principal of Student Services 

• Location: Freshman Campus

• Calendar: School Year Employee - 180 days 6 float days as assigned (prorated based upon the start date)

• Daily Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

• Hours Per Day: 8 hours per day with a 30-minute unpaid lunch

• Hourly Rate: $27.50

• Benefits: Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse credentials
• Strong computer skills
• Candidate must be detail-oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work efficiently under minimum supervision
• Must respect the confidentiality of sensitive information

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices.
• Maintain student health records
• Facilitate student health assessment/screenings
• Complete medical reviews/ health histories
• Accurately store and dispense medication
• Consult with teachers, parents, and team members
• Write and maintain health plans and medical 504's
• Notify parents and building administrators regarding students who are severely ill or injured
• Lead professional development training to all staff as assigned (ie. Diabetes Training)
• Submit accurate and timely reports as required by various health agencies and the state.
• Assume authority to provide emergency care for ill and injured students on school premises until emergency personnel arrive, under the supervision of the building administration
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Physical Requirements 

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time. 
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed). 
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials. 
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting and as needed in noisy and crowded environments. 
• Must possess the physical strength to occasionally assist in lifting students. 
• Must be able to bend and perform CPR as needed.