certified school nurse - , IL, United States - Flossmoor School District 161

Description

Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
5/1/2024

Location:
District wide

Date Available:
8/12/2024JOB SUMMARY: .

The certified school nurse coordinates the school health program including the delivery of services to students and serves as the health resource to staff members in order to enhance health and wellness in the school community.

• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administration regulation
• Advises District personnel on health matters, particularly regarding health problems, communicable diseases and special health needs of the students
• Participates in special education and 504 meetings as appropriate
• Collaborate with community healthcare providers to enhance access to care for students.
• Works with the District special education team in assessing, evaluating and reporting health information
• Assist in the development of school health policy
• Functions within the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Act Standard of Professional Conduct for Registered Professional Nurses
• Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois
• State of Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License in School Nursing
• Certified as a vision and hearing technician by the Illinois Department of Public Health (Preferred)
• CPR Certified by the American Heart Association
• First Aid Certified by the American Heart Association
• Experience developing care plans for students with medical needs
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers, parents, and administration
• Knowledge of impact of medical issues on educational settings
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records required by law
• Knowledge of current medical issues and practice
• Supervisory endorsement (preferred)

WORKING CONDITIONS: Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.