Substitute RN

About the role

This position provides direct nursing services to students and staff members to maximize health and wellness in the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state Board of Education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing services: first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates.
• Administer medication and treatment with appropriate documentation.
• Make appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Contact parents regarding student absences, illness, or injuries.
• Complete accident/incident reports for students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
• Enter encounters with students in the health office into Synergy (electronic reporting system).
• Perform other health or school-related work as required.

Requirements

• Currently registered in the State of Illinois.
• Active RN License.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion.
• Computer literacy and competency in the use of existing technology.
• Some experience in a hospital setting or similar acute care setting is preferable.
• Knowledge of HIPAA laws.
• Transportation required.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, excellent interpersonal communication skills, articulation, creativity, organizational skills, confidentiality, and maintain a positive attitude and cooperativeness.
• Effectively communicate with parents and students.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to work independently and manage time commitments.
• Strong identity with professional nursing standards and ethics.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $31.86