Nurse

  • North Riverside
  • Illinois Association Of School
Duties * Works collaboratively with health care providers, students, parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students. * Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program. * Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies. * Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing. * Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students. * Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., COVID-19). * Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies. * Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP). * Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation. * Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504). * Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs. * Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested. * Provides health education to students as requested. * Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary. * Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments. Qualifications * Any combination of education, licenses, certifications and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: * Master's degree in related field preferred. * Must meet qualifications of a school nurse as defined in state regulations. How to Apply Apply at Email Address School District Komarek School Position Website ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 5/21/2024 Start Date 8/12/2024