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Form of workPosition Type:
Student Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
7/10/2023
Location:
General George S. Patton School
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
General George S. Patton School District #133 - websitePosition: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.
Student Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
7/10/2023
Location:
General George S. Patton School
Closing Date:
Until Filled
District:
General George S. Patton School District #133 - websitePosition: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.
