Registered School Nurse

Reports to: Building Principal and the Director of Special Services.

About the Role

The registered nurse assists in the delivery of the health services program and runs the health office under the delegation and direction of the certified school nurse(s). This individual is under the general supervision of the Director of Special Services, Principals, and Certified School Nurse(s).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an approved school of nursing
• Registered nurse with current Illinois licensure
• Current CPR card
• Hearing & Vision Screening certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Deliver school health services under the supervision of the certified school nurse(s).
• Develop a written health concerns list for appropriate school personnel annually.
• Ensure state law compliance regarding physical, dental, and eye examinations, as well as immunization documentation.
• Maintain adequate health records on all students and an up-to-date emergency information card system.
• Assist with various screening programs in the district.
• Compile all required records and state reports annually and submit them to the Administrator or Certified School Nurse.
• Make necessary physical and developmental assessments of students, interpreting needs to parents, teachers, and school personnel.
• Refer identified health needs to appropriate agencies, acting as a liaison between parent/guardian, physician, and community service organizations.
• Assist in the remediation of, or adjustment to, physical and/or emotional deficits.
• Provide clerical support to the school office.
• Participate in Pupil Personnel Service Committee activities as requested.
• Obtain health and developmental histories on students, observe in classrooms, and follow up as needed.
• Perform case finding by following up on absentees and providing health education for students, parents, and teachers during contagious illness outbreaks.
• Report absences weekly or as required by the McHenry County Health Department (MCDH).
• Administer and supervise first aid and medical emergency care following IDPH and District 26 Health Manual Practices.
• Monitor all students on medication and document effects/status.
• Supervise medication administration according to District policy.
• Assume responsibility for all specific nursing care measures and supervise the self-care regime of any physically handicapped student (temporary or chronic conditions).
• Provide counseling and health education resource materials to students, teachers, and parents.
• Work with administration, teachers, and parents to provide a safe and hygienic school environment.
• Maintain and be responsible for all equipment and supplies related to the building health services program.
• Work with School Nurse(s) regarding unusual cases or circumstances (e.g., reportable communicable diseases in class 1 and 2).
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Schedule

Full-time commitment (minimum 37.5-hour work week) on student attendance days plus additional days as approved by the Principal and Superintendent or assigned at the beginning of the school year.

Pay

$35.35/hour.