Jobs
>
Griffith

    Substitute School Nurse - Griffith, United States - Griffith Public School District

    Griffith Public School District
    Griffith Public School District Griffith, United States

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description
    Position Type:
    Substitute

    Date Posted:
    4/15/2023

    Location:
    Griffith School District Job Description

    Title: School Nurse

    Position Purpose:
    • To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.
    Essential Functions:
    • Works collaboratively with health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
    • Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
    • Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
    • Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.
    • Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
    • Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.
    • Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).
    • Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
    • Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).
    • Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.
    • Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504).
    • Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.
    • Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
    • Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities.
    • Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports.
    • Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.
    • Provides health education to students as requested.
    • Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
    • Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.
    Additional Duties:
    • Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisors or other administrators.
    Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

    Equipment:
    • Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.
    • Uses personal computers.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
    • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
    • Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
    • Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.
    • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
    • Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
    • Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
    • Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
    • Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.
    • Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
    • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
    Safety Requirements:
    • Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
    • Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.
    Travel Requirements:
    • Frequent travel between schools may be required.
    Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
    • Work in standard school building environment.
    • Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.
    Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

    Qualifications Profile:
    • Any combination of education, licenses, certifications and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
    • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or related science area, with coursework in growth and development, health assessment, public or school health, crisis intervention and health education.
    • Master's degree in related field preferred.
    • Must meet qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations.
    • Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting desirable.
    License or Certificate:
    • Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
    • Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
  • Lansing SD #158

    School Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Lansing SD #158 Lansing, United States

    Position Type: · Student Support Services/School Nurse · Date Posted: · 12/18/2023 · Location: · Lansing Elementary School District 158 · Date Available: · August 2024Job Summary: Administers nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled students; consult with families and medical ...

  • Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215

    School Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Thornton Fractional Township High School District 215 Lansing, United States

    Position Type: · Student Support Services/School Nurse · Date Posted: · 1/25/2024 · Location: · T. F. North High School · Date Available: · School Term · Closing Date: · Open until filledQualifications:Must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School N ...

  • Lansing School District 158

    School Nurse

    4 weeks ago

    Lansing School District 158 Lansing, United States

    Administers nursing care to ill, injured, or disabled students; consult with families and medical professionals to coordinate student care; provides professional development and develops networking with area agencies to promote health services for st Nurse, School, Health, Health ...

  • BrightStar Care

    school nurse lpn

    3 weeks ago

    BrightStar Care Merrillville, IN , USA, United States

    Job Summary: As a School Nurse LPN at BrightStar of West Lake County, you will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of students in the Merrillville, Indiana area. The compensation for this role is $28 to $32 per hour, paid weekly. Responsibilities: - Provide di ...

  • Interim Healthcare - Merrillville, IN

    School Registered Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Interim Healthcare - Merrillville, IN Merrillville, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionFull time position but will consider part-time · How you will make an impact · The School Nurse will treat students for medical issues, help prevent physical issues and disease, and coordinate routine health assessments. · Supervisory Responsibili ...

  • Illinois Association Of School

    School Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Illinois Association Of School Calumet City, United States

    Duties · Position Purpose: · * To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational oppo ...

  • Lincoln Elementary School District 156

    School Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Lincoln Elementary School District 156 Calumet City, United States

    Position Type: · Student Support Services/School Nurse · Date Posted: · 4/12/2024 · Location: · Lincoln Elementary School District 156 Job Description · Title: School Nurse · Position Purpose:To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, mana ...

  • Soliant

    School Nurse

    1 week ago

    Soliant Blue Island, United States

    Minimum 1+ years nursing experience required. · School Registered Nurse (RN) Blue Island, IL · A School Registered Nurse (RN) position has opened in our school district. We are currently sourcing for candidates who are interested in the following setting for the school year. You ...

  • Assured Healthcare Staffing LLC

    School Nurses

    3 weeks ago

    Assured Healthcare Staffing LLC Chicago, United States

    Interested in school nursing? Looking for a position with no weekends, great day hours, and holidays off? Assured Healthcare Staffing has openings for school nurses near Grayslake, Northbrook, Palatine, Waukegan and Chicagoland areas. · Work full time, part-time or PRN for the u ...

  • Soliant

    School Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Soliant North Chicago, United States

    Minimum 1+ years nursing experience required. · School Registered Nurse (RN) North Chicago, IL · A School Registered Nurse (RN) position has opened within our school district. We are currently sourcing for candidates who are interested in the following setting.You will play a pi ...

  • Soliant

    School Nurse

    1 week ago

    Soliant Chicago, United States

    Minimum 1+ years nursing experience required. · Location: Chicago, IL 60612 · Discipline: School Nurse (RN) · School Year: · Calendar: Still in review · Job Description: · We are seeking a dedicated and experienced School Nurse to provide health care services to students in an e ...

  • WILLIS ISD

    School Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    WILLIS ISD Willis, United States

    Primary Purpose · Assist in development and implementation of a comprehensive program of health · services for the school. Provide health services to students. Promote health education and · preventive health practices for students. Serve as health advocate for students. · Qualif ...

  • Soliant

    School Nurse

    1 week ago

    Soliant North Chicago, United States

    Minimum 1+ years nursing experience required. · Location:North Chicago, IL · Job Title: Registered Nurse School Nurse - RN · We are hiring a School Nurse in our school district. Help make a difference in the lives of students that need you · Details/Specifications: · Onsite · Fu ...

  • Soliant

    School Nurse

    5 days ago

    Soliant Alsip, United States

    Minimum 1+ years nursing experience required. · We're currently seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) nearAlsip, Illinoisfor the 24/25 school year Come join our team · Qualifications: · Bachelors degree in nursing. · Possess current RN IL state licensure. · Must be CPRcertified. (or ...

  • Diocese of Gary

    Bishop Noll School Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Diocese of Gary Merrillville, IN, United States

    Position Type: · Student Support Services/School Nurse · Date Posted: · 3/6/2024 · Location: · Bishop Noll InstituteBishop Noll Institute School Nurse · Full-Time Position · Job Summary: The Full-Time School Nurse at Bishop Noll Institute is responsible for managing all aspects o ...

  • Gary Community School Corporation

    School Nurse

    3 weeks ago

    Gary Community School Corporation Gary, United States

    Position Type: · Student Support Services/School Nurse · Date Posted: · 4/11/2024 · Location: · District Office · PURPOSE STATEMENT · To provide nursing services to students and staff in a manner that will maximize the attainment of their full health potential. · ESSENTIAL FUN ...

  • Illinois Association Of School

    School Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Illinois Association Of School South Holland, United States

    Duties · Instructional Support and Organization · * Develops and administers a coordinated school health program. · * Assesses the health and safety needs of the school environment. · * Establishes a communicable disease prevention and control program · in cooperation with local ...

  • Interim Healthcare - Merrillville, IN

    School Licensed Practice Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Interim Healthcare - Merrillville, IN Merrillville, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionFull time position but will consider part-time · Are you an LPN who has a passion for improving the lives of children and their families? If you have a collaborative spirit and a desire to grow and develop within your field we would love to hear f ...

  • Illinois Association Of School

    School Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Illinois Association Of School South Holland, United States

    Duties · Instructional Support and Organization · * Develops and administers a coordinated school health program. · * Assesses the health and safety needs of the school environment. · * Establishes a communicable disease prevention and control program · in cooperation with local ...

  • Sandridge School District 172

    School Nurse

    2 weeks ago

    Sandridge School District 172 Chicago Heights, United States

    Position Type: · Student Support Services/School Nurse · Date Posted: · 4/12/2024 · Location: · Sandridge Elementary School · (High-Needs School) · Date Available: · 08/01/2024Job Summary: · Please see attached job description for detailed information regarding job resposibilitii ...