School Nurse

Latin School of Chicago is seeking an experienced registered nurse (RN, BSN) to join our team. Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished health services professional who enjoys supporting students in an outstanding academic environment. We are seeking a registered nurse to join our Latin community in the position of School Nurse. This is a full-time position responsible for the day-to-day management of student health and management of student medical records. The School Nurse serves as a liaison to the community on health and wellness issues providing resources and education on health issues to students, families and staff. The Typical Schedule For This Role Is 7:45am-3:45pm, Monday through Friday during the school year Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to ill or injured students during the school dayPerform nursing assessments and take appropriate steps to address student health needs, working in concert with the student support teams and other faculty/staff membersMaintain health office in clean, orderly and safe condition with special attention to confidential information, inventory management, and safe disposal proceduresAdminister medications and manage chronic illness in coordination with individually developed care plansTrack student illness, notifying appropriate parties of communicable diseases and providing health updates to the communityAssist with the development and maintenance of school health policies and develop/maintain electronic medical recordsManage school health records in accordance with Illinois School Students Records ActMaintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditionsPrepare all necessary medical information, material and forms for field trips; attendance for some day field trips as well as overnight trips is mandatoryProvide health and wellness information and programs to faculty and staffEstablish appropriate screening tests and referrals as necessaryParticipate on interdisciplinary teams to provide input regarding students with health-related problems and during interventionsBe knowledgeable of and implement ISACS policies regarding school health careReview and retain all student, faculty, and staff accident formsAct as a liaison agent to state, and national health agencies.Perform communicable illness management including policy development, triage, education, contact tracing.Other duties as needed.