School Nurse - CSN

About the role

The Certified School Nurse at Eisenhower Schools reports directly to the Principal and Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities

• Plan and consult with teachers, counselors, administrators, psychologists, and other school personnel regarding the needs of individual students.
• Collaborate with administration, instructional staff, and parents on health concerns.
• Participate in meetings with other nursing staff and recommend modifications to the school program for students needing changes due to health deficits.
• Coordinate vision and hearing screenings, referrals, and follow-ups.
• Alert administration about relevant policies and legal provisions related to the school health program.
• Supervise the maintenance of health records and enforce state requirements regarding immunization compliance and physical education.
• Counsel students, parents, and staff on health matters, serving as a liaison between home, school, community health agencies, and the private medical sector.
• Participate in multidisciplinary staff conferences and annual reviews.
• Supervise and administer first aid as needed.
• Report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Participate in school registration activities to ensure compliance with state mandates.
• Provide annual inservices for staff on topics such as blood borne pathogens.
• Maintain and submit records for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Control and report communicable diseases, observe and report unsafe conditions, and participate in the formation of the medication policy.
• Supervise and direct the administration of medication.
• Communicate effectively with students and parents, assist in crisis management, serve on the student support team, identify and assess students' health problems, make referrals, and provide health counseling.
• Make home visits as necessary to work with parents and students.
• Communicate and work with appropriate support personnel, other staff members, and administrators, sharing ideas, materials, and methods with colleagues.
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff development meetings, department meetings, and professional projects as directed by the Director of Student Services.
• Adhere to school regulations and board policies, responding appropriately to concerns initiated by parents/guardians, completing duties effectively and promptly, maintaining regular attendance and punctuality, and following the Teachers' Handbook and District Policy Manual.
• Achieve continuing professional development units (CPDUs) as mandated by the State of Illinois.

Qualifications

Meet all standards required by the Illinois State Board of Education for certification.

Skills

N/A

Benefits

Eligible for full Board-provided employee benefits (health, dental, life insurance, paid leave, and retirement), subject to contract provisions.

Pay

Placement and step on the licensed staff salary schedule will be determined by experience and qualifications per the CHSD 218/IEA Professional Agreement.

Schedule

N/A