Registered School Nurse

Qualifications

• Licensed as a registered professional nurse in Illinois
• Prior professional nursing experience, preferably pediatric, adolescent, community, and/or mental health nursing
• Experience In Working With Children With Severe/profound Disabilities

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing emergency medical plans and assure they are present at appropriate locations
• Ensure that the medication guidelines of the State of Illinois are adhered to by teachers, parents, doctor
• Maintain an open line of communication with parents, teachers, physicians, and other pertinent personnel
• Administer first aid and emergency care as required for special education during the school day
• Maintain up-to-date health records of all students as they relate to the students medical program
• Continually improve professional knowledge and skills related to position and to maintain professional standards
• Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology
• Needed school health or nursing services, where relevant
• Provides nursing care for staff members as needed

Benefits

Compensation Pay and benefits based on experience and salary established by the BOE

Schedule

Full time