Dynamic Substitute School Nurse

Francis W. Parker School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

Francis W. Parker School, a renowned JK-12 independent day school in Chicago, is seeking an experienced Substitute School Nurse to cover planned and occasional same-day absences.

This role provides preventive health services that support students’ physical, mental, emotional and social growth. The nurse will attend to daily well-being, manage chronic conditions, administer medications, triage emergencies, update medical records, and collaborate with students, families and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Prior experience working in a school environment or with children.
• Ability to operate various diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and public.
• Ability to competently work with software such as Google Docs and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to learn new charting software to document medication administration, collect medical forms, troubleshoot parent questions, etc
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Attend to the daily well-being of the students as needed
• Manage students’ chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma and seizure disorders
• Provide daily medications to students
• Administer provisions for first aid and emergency care; triage and determine the appropriate action to be taken and communicate information to parents and the related division office
• Consult with students, faculty, staff, and parents on health concerns they bring to the nurse
• Assist with updating medical records of students as needed
• Report the health status of individual students which may have a bearing on a child’s situation at school to administration
• Stay up to date on new policies, procedures and guidelines at city, district, state and national levels
• Assist in assuring that the school is properly reporting cases of communicable diseases
• Make recommendations on health and safety practices which need additional attention
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

CPR Certification

Effective communication

Work without supervision

Interpersonal with students and staff

Google Docs proficiency

Excel proficiency

Medical charting software learning

Documentation and reporting

Education

RN license

Two years clinical nursing experience

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Francis W. Parker School, a renowned JK-12 independent day school in Chicago, is seeking an experienced Substitute School Nurse to cover planned and occasional same-day absences.

This role provides preventive health services that support students’ physical, mental, emotional and social growth. The nurse will attend to daily well-being, manage chronic conditions, administer medications, triage emergencies, update medical records, and collaborate with students, families and staff.