Certified School Nurse

Position Type :

Student Services / School Nurse

Date Posted : 3 / 19 / 2024

3 / 19 / 2024

Location :

General George S. Patton School

Closing Date : Until Filled

Until Filled

District :

General George S. Patton School District #133 - website

Position : Certified School Nurse

Reports To : Principal and Director of Student Services

Qualifications : Illinois Type 73 Certification with

School Nurse Endorsement

Illinois Certification as a Vision and Hearing Screening Technician

Prior nursing experience, preferably pediatric,

adolescent, community or mental health nursing

and health program management.

CPR / AED Certification

Compensation : $70,000 / year

Responsibilities :

Instructional Support and Organization

1. Develops and administers a coordinated school health program.

2. Assesses the health and safety needs of the school environment.

3. Establishes a communicable disease prevention and control program

in cooperation with local and state public health agencies.

4. Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School

Students Records Act.

5. Establishes and manages health screening programs according to

state mandates and guidelines.

6. Participates in the development of health-related policies and

procedures in compliance with state mandates and current health

practices.

7. Purchases and maintains health supplies and equipment.

8. Provides staff in-service programs on health topics including blood

borne pathogens and other mandated health issues.

9. Provides health related classroom instruction.

10. Administers medication with appropriate documentation.

11. Supervises and / or provides screening and follow for deficits in

vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical deficits.

12. Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state

mandates including immunizations, physical examination, and medical

conditions.

13. Participates as crisis team member and provides crisis intervention in the advent of sudden illness or injury.

14. Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse / neglect as a mandated reporter.

15. Writes the health component for the eligibility and Individual Education Plan as indicated.

16. Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to a health deficit.

17. Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day.

18. Set up CPR / AED training for staff.

Communication

1. Maintains communication with administrators, teachers other school

personnel and parents / guardians to enhance cooperative action, which

will meet the health and safety needs of students.

2. Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school,

community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance

the health and wellness of the school community.

3. Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health related

issues.

Professional Responsibilities

1. Participates as a member of professional school nursing and

education organizations and utilizes continuing education

opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and

education fields.

2. Participates as an active member of the school community,

representing health / wellness.

3. Adheres to ISBE State Standards for school nursing.