Building Nurse (OE)

This position is represented by the Oswego Support Professionals Association (OESPA). Compensation: $33.00/hour plus benefits. The hourly rate includes the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license in good standing
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing may be required depending on the assignment
• Knowledge of the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nurse Practice Act
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogen Policy and Procedures
• Recent experience as a registered nurse (new graduates may be considered)
• Ability to perform multiple, technical tasks and periodically upgrade skills
• Specific skill-based competencies:
  • Adhering to safety practices
  • Administering first aid
  • Assessing emergency situations and acting accordingly
  • Handling hazardous materials/waste
  • Operating clinical and standard office equipment, including pertinent software applications
  • Preparing and maintaining accurate records
• Additional competencies:
  • Adapting to changing work priorities
  • Working independently and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Communicating with diverse groups
  • Dealing with distraught, angry, or hostile individuals
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Working as part of a team
  • Exhibiting professional conduct, courteousness, and service orientation
  • Working with detailed information/data

About the Role

To provide adequate health care, using prudent nursing judgment, under the direction of the certified school nurse. To ensure proper communication with the principal and certified school nurse regarding student illness and injuries. To assist in creating a climate of health and well-being in the district.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct professional nursing services, including:
  • Administration of medication and first aid
  • Care for sick students and response to emergencies
• Uses knowledge of health issues and assessment skills to determine appropriate interventions in accordance with professional nursing standards, district policy, and state/local mandates
• Takes and records students' temperatures when indicated
• Stays with and comforts sick or injured children until a parent or guardian arrives
• Completes accident/incident reports for students and staff and forwards them to the district office in a timely manner
• Maintains a complete, daily, electronic log of all student injuries and illnesses (date, time, name, grade, teacher, nature of illness/injury, treatment)
• Acts as a liaison between home and school to enhance the health and wellness of the school community
• Follows Illinois Department of Public Health rules and regulations regarding communicable disease policies
• Notifies nursing supervisor, building administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to meet health and safety needs
• Evaluates and maintains student health records for compliance with Illinois Department of Public Health rules and regulations for immunizations, physical examinations, sports physicals, dental and eye examinations
• Administers daily and PRN medications under district guidelines and educates students on proper medication administration
• Acts as a resource for staff regarding students' medication as it relates to academic/behavioral performance
• Formulates a confidential list of students' health concerns and distributes it to teachers on a need-to-know basis
• Contacts parents of absent students if not called in by the parent or guardian, when requested by the school
• Works with the attendance specialist to evaluate excessive absences/tardies
• Arranges and performs mandated vision/hearing screenings if IDPH certified; conducts rescreens, referrals, and follow-up
• Assists certified vision and hearing technicians if not IDPH certified
• Serves as an active member of the PPST, providing medical and attendance information relevant to students' academic/behavioral performance
• Participates in students' MDC by obtaining health history, conducting vision and hearing screenings, and presenting information at the Multiple Disciplinary Conference
• Assists with planning, scheduling, and coverage for health-related programs
• Provides health counseling for staff, students, and parents as needed
• Maintains a professional, organized, and clean environment in the health office
• Orders supplies to keep the health office running efficiently
• Follows district and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Rules and Regulations and acts as a resource to staff regarding these guidelines
• Informs the principal or certified nurse of any unusual student health concerns or circumstances
• Performs other health or job-related work as assigned