substitute nurse - Buffalo Grove, IL , USA, United States - Kildeer Countryside School District 96

Description

The primary responsibility of the substitute nurse shall be to provide health care for a specific student, including dispensing required medications.

• Must hold a diploma or Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Must hold a valid license from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations as an Illinois Registered Nurse.
• Must be certified in CPR.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• All KCSD 96 employees muct be vaccinated again COVID-19.

• Dispenses medications as directed by the Illinois School Code and the District's policies and procedures, maintains security of controlled substances and medications.
• Provides and/or monitors treatment based on assessment of student during periods of short-term and long-term rest and recovery, and communicates withparents and physicians of treatment, progress, etc.
• Responsible for awareness of medication side effects and drug interactions.
• Supervises and performs necessary medical interventions to provide and promote student independence.
• Maintains universal precautions under the guidelines of OSHA.
• Provides first aid care and notifies paramedics in a school emergency situation.
• Develops, evaluates and updates individualized nursing interventions and goals for assigned student.
• Communicates with teachers and other school staff on the medical needs/issues of the assigned student.
• Attends parent/teacher/student meetings as required.
• Refers students to the appropriate medical provider.
• Assesses the medical needs of assigned student.
• Interfaces with all levels of school staff and with District staff and outside agencies.
• Performs other related duties as may be necessary and assigned by the director of educational services and the building principal.