RN School Nurse

The Menta Group; Machesney Park (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

The Menta Education Group of The Menta Academy Northwest in Machesney Park, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse to oversee student health, provide first aid, and coordinate medication administration within a school setting. Must hold an active RN license and work day hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

with no nights or weekends. Annual salary for full-time; part-time option available. Responsibilities include health education, immunization records, and collaborating with parents and medical providers.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• Knowledge of public health problems and coordination with health agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Obtain and review consents for medication administration in school.
• Document each instance for medication administration.
• Train designated staff on medication administration and documentation.
• Maintain security of school health supplies.
• Instruct students in health education.
• Correspond with parents and medical providers on student health needs.
• Record immunizations and health data.
• Maintain weekly service logs and coordinate with staff.

Skills

RN license

Public health knowledge

Coordination with providers

Job description

As a Registered Nurse with The Menta Education Group, you will oversee the health and well‑being of students, act as a resource for health education and maintain student records and data for compliance purposes.

Menta Academy Northwest, Machesney Park, IL.

Must have R.N. License

Staff Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., following a School Calendar

Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year

Annual Salary for Full‑Time. Willing to discuss Part‑Time Option

No Nights, No Weekends, No Federal Holidays

Paid Holiday/Season Breaks

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Obtain and review consents for medication administration in school.
• Document each instance for medication administration.
• Train designated staff on medication administration and documentation of medication administration.
• Maintain security of school health supplies.
• Instruct students in health education.
• Correspond with parents and medical providers on the health needs of students.
• Record immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.
• Develop Individual Health Care plans for students with allergies.

Qualifications

• Current/Active Registered Nurse
• Considerable knowledge of medical and mental health disorders and subsequent treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
• Capacity to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.

Compensation & Benefits

• In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links:
• Compensation Information:
• https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/
• $55,000 to $58,000 per year
• Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/

Equal Opportunity Employer: The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.