School District – NSSEO District 805
Location – Kirk School
Job Type – Full Time
Category – Building Nurse
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Valid license as a registered professional nurse in Illinois (bachelor’s degree preferred)
- Ability to travel within NSSEO and move about NSSEO and programs as necessary.
- Current Adult and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff.
- Ability to physically move about the building.
- Ability to lift and position students.
- Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, and apply training in crisis situations including physical management of students.
- Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provides appropriate care of illness or injury to students in accordance with school district policies and procedures and professional standards.
- Maintains compliance as required by the Illinois School Code and Illinois Department of Public Health for state mandated student health requirements.
- Administers medications and completes treatments and procedures as ordered by the medical care provider and documents appropriately.
- Communicates with the Certified School Nurse, other school personnel, parents/guardians, and medical care providers for the coordination of care.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
- Completes necessary documentation on individual health records.
- Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
- Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
- Optimizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge.
- Assist in training 1:1 Nurse Aides, willingness to be flexible to support nurse coverages for absences.
- Adheres to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Acts as a positive role model for students.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
- Assumes other duties and special projects as assigned.
- Supports NSSEO policy, NSSEO and Governing Board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.
How to apply – Interested candidates should visit www.nsseo.org/employment to complete the online application and submit credentials/references
Application Deadline – until filled