Private special education center looking for a school nurse to provide nursing services for students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Other Health Impairment, Emotional Disability, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The nurse will also be a key contributor to provide the general education of staff in the required medical areas.
Must have an appropriate state of Illinois licensure.
The Duties and Responsibilities of the School Nurse, as assigned by the Principal, may include but are not limited to the following:
- Provide Direct Nursing services, first aid, and emergency care to students and staff members.
- Prepare and dispense medications per physician order, coupled with obtaining appropriate documentation and medical forms and releases.
- Administer first aid and CPR/AED as needed.
- Provide in-service training to staff on medical topics such as Blood Borne Pathogens.
- Record and Maintain data to comply with mandated requirements
- Review/evaluate student physicals and immunization records for Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) compliance
- Evaluate student health issues, and maintain communication with principal, teachers, other school personnel as needed, and parents to meet the health and safety needs of the students, and the school community.
- Provide treatment to staff members as necessary. Make appropriate assessments and referrals to Social Worker for suspected abuse/neglect.
Requirements:
- Active RN license in the state of Illinois
- Minimum of two years clinical experience, experience in an educational setting preferred.
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to deal with information of a confidential nature
- Knowledge of HIPAA laws
Physical Capacities:
- Functional vision, hearing, and speech.
- Able to walk, bend, stoop, floor sit, reach and use a wide variety of upper body movements frequently.
- Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. occasionally.
Applicants are encouraged to APPLY online. If you prefer to submit a written application, please email your completed form to Ivory Clark, Summit School Principal, at iclark@summitelgin.org. Click HERE for a written application.