Summer School Nurse

Terms of Employment:

• Session I and Session II of Summer School 2024
• Responsible To: Summer School Principal and the Assistant Principal of Student Services
• Dates: June 4 - June 25 (Session I); July 8 - July 26 (Session II)
• Hourly Rate Session I: $28.00 / hr
• Hourly Rate Session II: $28.56 / hr
• Location: Upper Campus
• Daily Schedule: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
• Hours per Day: 5 hours per day
• Benefits: Not eligible for benefits or paid leave

Temporary position for Summer School 2024. As such, the Summer School Nurse position is not guaranteed from year-to-year and interested applicants will need to reapply annually. 

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
• Must possess the physical strength to occasionally assist in lifting students
• Must be able to bend and perform CPR as needed

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices
• Maintain student health records
• Facilitate student health assessments / screenings (hearing and vision)
• Complete medical reviews / health histories
• Accurately store and dispense medication
• Consult with teachers, parents, and other 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
• Order and maintain all health supplies for the Nurse’s Office
• Provide first aid to students and staff as needed
• 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
• Perform other 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

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