School District: Homer 33C
Location: Hadley Middle School- 15731 Bell Road – Homer Glen, IL
Type: Full-Time
Category: Certified School Nurse
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Illinois Type 73 Pupil Personnel Services Certificate with School Nurse Endorsement
- Baccalaureate Degree
- Registered Nurse Licensure, Illinois
- Current CPR program completion
- Illinois Certification as a Vision and Hearing screening technician
- Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology
- Prior professional nursing experience, preferably pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing, and health program management 8. Ability to work with students, parents, and staff
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Certified School Nurse provides direct nursing services to students and staff members and coordinates a school health program to enhance health and wellness in the school community. Duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, district/state board of education policies and procedures and Illinois State law regarding nurse practice.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with the ongoing development and administration of a coordinated school health program.
- Collects and analyzes school health information and makes recommendations based upon statistical data.
- Participates in accident/injury prevention to facilitate school safety.
- Assesses the health and safety needs of the school environment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, implementing the Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan and other interventions as indicated.
- Enforces the communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies.
- Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval information and other related archival responsibilities.
- Establishes and manages health screening programs according to state mandates and current health practices.
- Participates in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates and current health practices.
- Available to participate as a member of a district committee as a resource and specialist in health issues.
- Provides staff in-service programs on health topics including bloodborne pathogens and the district exposure control plan.
- Provides health related student instruction.
- Provides and/or delegates direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation. 13. Provides health information to students, parents, and staff.
- Develops a medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school.
- Supervises and/or provides screening and follow up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development.
- Maintains accurate health records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical and dental examinations, and medical conditions.
- Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the event of sudden illness or injury.
- Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
- Maintains health equipment.
- Maintains communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
- Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the identification, evaluation, and placement of students into special education programs. Writes the health component of the Individual Education Plan as indicated.
- Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to a health deficit.
- Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day.
- Participates as a member of their professional school nursing (IASN, NASN) and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields.
- Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.
Go to our district website to apply: http://www.generalasp.com/homerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx
Application Deadline: Until Filled