School Nurse (RN)

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

About the role

The School Nurse will provide health care services to students in an elementary and middle school setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan the school health program, in conjunction with medical authorities and school leaders, as well as develop policies and procedures for the schools' health programs.
• Monitor compliance of the schools' health programs with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with other child-support agencies.
• Interact frequently with staff, parents, students, and instructors.
• Work closely with school social workers, teachers, and school leaders in identifying and meeting social, emotional, and physical needs of students.
• Provide medical examinations and review findings to evaluate the health status of the student and progress of the program.
• Instruct students in health education and provide staff development programs on health-related topics.
• Provide first aid care and medically prescribed services to students and staff.
• Coordinate and maintain health records on students.
• Adhere strictly to the policy of maintaining confidentiality (i.e., responsible for the maintenance, care, security, and integrity of student medical records).

Requirements

• Current School Nurse certification in compliance with State/District Requirements for IL and RN.
• Minimum of three (3) years recent experience as a school nurse.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish).
• CPR and PALS certification.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on-site COVID testing.
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Paid life insurance.
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Work in a busy and active environment; may handle multiple activities and situations simultaneously.
• Supervise all children at all times.
• Majority of work performed in a general classroom/school environment.
• May be asked to participate in and attend organization-sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.

For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption is required.