SCHOOL NURSE (PEL)

Illinois Education Job Bank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a licensed school nurse to provide direct nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in accordance with professional standards, school policy and state/local mandates. You will administer medications with proper documentation, maintain medical records, and perform mandated vision and hearing screenings.

The role includes reporting suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter and coordinating with

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure in Illinois.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Illinois certification as Vision & Hearing screening technician.
• PEL SN endorsement required for school nurse duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in accordance with standards and policies.
• Administer medications with proper documentation.
• Maintain medical conditions and archival responsibilities.
• Perform mandated vision and hearing screenings.
• Act as mandated reporter for suspected abuse/neglect and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain communication with teachers, staff, and parents to support health and safety needs.
• Archive accident/incident reports and compile health data.
• Keep health office organized and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

RN licensure

PEL SN endorsement

First Aid & CPR

Vision & Hearing screening

Computer literacy

Education

Nursing degree

Bachelor's in Nursing

Job description

• Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates.
• Administer medications with appropriate documentation.
• Participates in maintaining accurate medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities.
• Performs mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener).
• Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.

Communication

• Maintains communication with the teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Provides health services, information, and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
• Completes and/or archives accident/incident reports for students/staff.
• Compiles data for statistical purposes.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.

Organization

• File/archive copies of students' "Nurse's Pass" in individual health folders.
• Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
• Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
• Performs other health or school related work as required.

Professional Development

• Maintains contact with a professional nursing organization and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge.
• Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.

Qualifications

• Valid Public Educator License (PEL), with a School Nurse (SN) endorsement, registered in Region 07 - South Cook ISC4.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in State of Illinois
• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion
• Illinois Certification as a Vision and Hearing screening technician
• Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology

Salary/Benefits

$49,144 - $60,348. Commensurate with experience.