School Nurse

Orland School District 135
Orland Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2024 CLOSED ON 5/8/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Orland School District 135?

  • JobID: 1819

Position Type:
Student Services

Date Posted:
4/3/2022

Location:
Center School

Date Available:
08/22/2022

Closing Date:
04/17/2022
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Supervisor: * Principal / Assistant Principal/Director of Student Services & Special Education
Salary: School Nurse PEL endorsement: Lane and Step per Teacher's Collective Bargaining Agreement
Registered Nurse - $25.89 per hour
Work Year: School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Ilinois State Board of Education PEL with School Nurse endorsement OR Illinois Registered Professional Nurse, designated as R.N., required.
  • Effective communication skills.
  • A demonstrated ability to be a collaborative problem-solver and a positive team member.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • An interest in working with students.
  • A willingness to participate in staff development opportunities.
  • A strong commitment to professional excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (Note: This is the list of competencies where although expertise is expected, specific roles and functions will vary depending upon assignment)

A. Communication/Collaboration

  • demonstrates collaborative problem solving
  • communicates in an effective, constructive, and positive manner with staff, students, and parents.
  • interacts positively and effectively with school personnel, including administrators, teachers, paraprofessionals, building staff, etc., as an effective team member
  • promotes positive public relations

B. Provision of Health Services
a) maintenance and analysis of student health records.
b) prepares, records, updates and tracks referrals on vision and hearing screenings.
c) may record heights and weights of students and provide necessary health counseling (i.e., on diet and excercise) for students.
d) maintains files on incoming physical exams, dental exams, immunizations, new student records, referral results, notes from physicians and parent correspondence.
e) assists with formulation and maintenance of health concerns

  • maintains confidentiality of both academic and health records.
  • provides emergency intervention for students and/or staff in the event of sudden illness or injury.

a) reports emergencies to and seeks guidance from the school nurse team leader if uncertain about a district policy, procedure, or state mandates.
b) initiates student accident reports as per district policy.
c) keeps a daily log of all visits to the health office
d) provides summary reports including immunization surveys, vision and hearing conservation reports, health office visit year end report, weekly communicable disease report to CCDPH, year end inventory of supplies and health office equipment.

  • assists teachers in their requests for health-related teaching and audio-visual

materials.

  • assists students, staff and parents in health office related matters.
  • maintains active licensure for registered nurse and current certification in CPR.
  • administers and monitors medication given at school, subject to district policy

regarding the administration of medication.

  • assists in child abuse referrals as needed.
  • assists the school nurse team leader in inservicing of staff on specialized

health procedures, medical conditions
and Bloodborne Pathogens/Universal Precautions.

  • takes medical histories of students who are undergoing case study evaluation

prior to review and signature of the school nurse.
C. Professional Responsibilities

  • follows policies and procedures of the district

a) daily attendance and punctuality
b) supervision of students
c) meeting attendance
d) discipline policy and procedure

  • demonstrates knowledge of special education legislation and acts in accordance with these mandates
  • demonstrates knowledge in field including current issues and trends
  • demonstrates professionalism

a) is flexible and adaptable to change
b) uses judgment appropriately
c) conducts self in appropriate and ethical manner
d) treats others with respect and dignity

  • demonstrates continual assessment of individual program effectiveness and responds professionally to feedback.
  • participates in professional growth activities, such as membership in professional organization and in service/workshop/seminar

This job description is not exhaustive, performs other duties as assigned.
Apply: Applicants should complete the online application and upload all supplementary materials electronically. Hard-copy materials are not accepted. The online application may be accessed by visiting our website: https://www.applitrack.com/orland135/onlineapp/default.aspx

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.89 per hour

Salary : $26

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