Impactful Middle School Nurse & Health Advocate

D107; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge seeks a Middle School Nurse to provide dedicated health services, support student wellness, and collaborate on IEP health components.

The successful candidate will be a Illinois-licensed Registered Nurse, preferred school nurse certification, able to manage health records, emergencies, screenings, and health policy compliance, working under the Principal and Director of Student Services.

Qualifications

• Qualified to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois with an unrestricted license.
• Certified school nurse certification preferred, not required.
• Read, understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Utilize applicable technology to support performance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with others.
• Ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Maintain a record of dependability as evidenced by consistent attendance, punctuality and attention to work.
• Understand and adapt to a variety of situations.
• Maintain and exhibit general and personal safety practices.
• Work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Assume personal responsibility for professional performance and growth.
• Utilize effective problem solving processes.
• Exhibit professionalism in appearance and demeanor.
• Provide timely direct nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care of students and staff members.
• Administer medications according to physician's orders.
• Provide health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff.
• Develop a medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school.
• Serve as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Write the health component of the IEP, attend and contribute to student support team meetings.
• Recommend modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations.
• Develop/maintain health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions.
• Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Participate with administration and other school staff in developing and administering a health, counseling and crisis intervention program.
• Collect and analyze epidemiological and other health information; make recommendations based on data.
• Confer with students, parents, staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health issues.
• Maintain user-friendly, organized health services conducive to confidential communication and services.
• Identify the healthcare needs of students and the availability of community health care services/resources.
• Inform staff of any health concerns of students including allergies, asthma, emergency plans, seizures, diabetes, and any physical impairment.
• Maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid instructor's license and teach staff and 8th graders CPR prior to graduation.
• Monitor absences and submit daily attendance into the database.
• Follow up with families and other agencies on unreported absences within two hours.
• Maintain attendance records for students entering or leaving the building during the school day for any reason.
• Inform principal/assistant principal of any excessive tardiness or absences.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Education

RN license (IL)

Job description

Pleasantdale Middle School in Burr Ridge seeks a Middle School Nurse to provide dedicated health services, support student wellness, and collaborate on IEP health components.

The successful candidate will be a Illinois-licensed Registered Nurse, preferred school nurse certification, able to manage health records, emergencies, screenings, and health policy compliance, working under the Principal and Director of Student Services.