(2.0 FTE) School Nurse

About the role

The Registered Nurse at North Shore School District 112 is responsible for maintaining health records, conducting vision and hearing screenings, administering medication, and providing health-related guidance to students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health records, including physical examinations and immunizations required by law
• Maintain a log of injuries and other health-related incidents, and medication records
• Keep informed about OSHA regulations and similar health-related laws and to see to the required paperwork and other requirements
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings. Assist in hearing and vision screenings in schools without a person certified in these screenings
• Administer to the health needs of students during the school day, including counseling individual students on health and hygiene matters
• Communicate with parents any concerns related to physical examinations, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, and other health matters
• Provide first aid and other health assistance to employees during the school day
• See to the administration of medication to students in accordance with Board of Education policy
• Be available to teachers to assist in instruction in health-related matters, including helping to arrange speakers and field trips
• Keep the building Principal informed about health issues and incidents as they occur
• Perform other duties as requested by the building or the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

Qualifications

• R.N. registered in Illinois
• Ability to work independently and as part of a student team
• Love of children
• Highly positive attitude with excellent work habits
• Ability to work cooperatively and pleasantly with others
• Highly professional language and demeanor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Interest in and enthusiasm for the position and education in general
• Appreciation of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of computers and technology helpful
• Strong sense of creativity
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings (will obtain certification if not certified)

Pay

NEW RATE BARGAINED $46 - $49 hourly salary, plus excellent benefits, IMRF Retirement Pension, paid sick, personal, bereavement leave, and other benefits in a 7-hour paid workday.

Schedule

Per NSSSA contract, 7-hour paid workday.

Benefits

• IMRF Retirement Pension
• paid sick, personal, bereavement leave
• and other benefits

Skills

• Knowledge of computers and technology helpful
• Strong sense of creativity

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer