Position Title: School Nurse Locations: Cairo Elementary School & Cairo Jr./Sr. High School Hourly rate of $35 per hour
Description:
To coordinate a comprehensive school health program including delivery of services to students and staff members in order to enhance health and wellness in the school community. Duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, district/state board of education policies and procedures and Illinois States law regarding nursing practice.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide illness care, first aid care and basic emergency care to students according to School Board policies and procedures
Assure that day-to-day health office operations adhere to the Illinois Administrative Codes and Public Health Policies related to school health policies and communicable diseases
Determine the impact of contagious illnesses and act to prevent the spread of communicable disease on campus immunization records and sports physicals.
Act as a liaison for students, parents, physicians, and community agencies as it relates to health and education to enhance health and wellness of the student population.
Identify and manage students’ health concerns so they are ready to learn.
Administer and monitor effectiveness of medications given at school.
Monitor student health screenings
Assist with preparing written annual reports on services provided
Work and or/attend School-sponsored events, including but not limited to Orientation, Graduation, Community Days, etc.
Participate in health related activities as a representative of the School District.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
Maintains up to date health records on all students.
Participates with administration and school staff in developing and implementing total school health program.
Prepares and submits health data and reports as necessary
Provides professional nursing services as defined in The Illinois Nursing Act (225 ILCS 65)
Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The required skills and experience for this position include, but are not necessarily limited to: Current Illinois Registered Nurse License Associates degree in Nursing CPR/AED certified Experience working in schools and with secondary students An appreciation and understanding of working with diverse populations Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner. Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand. See details of objects from a range of a few inches to a few feet away Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place. Use fingers and/or hand(s) to grasp, move, or assemble objects. Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects. See differences between colors, shades, and brightness. Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
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