SCHOOL NURSE (PEL)

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 49,144 - 60,348; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Heights School District 170 in Chicago Heights, IL is seeking a School Nurse to provide direct nursing services to students and staff, ensuring health and safety in the school environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Public Educator License with School Nurse endorsement in Region 07, current IL RN licensure, First Aid/CPR, and Vision/Hearing screener certification, plus solid computer skills for health records and communications. Salary range listed and TRS pension.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in accordance with professional standards and state policies.
• Administer medications with appropriate documentation.
• Maintains medical conditions records and related archival responsibilities.
• Performs mandated vision and hearing screenings as a credentialed screener.
• Acts as mandated reporter for suspected abuse/neglect and makes referrals as needed.
• Maintains communication with teachers, staff, and parents to support health needs.
• Provides health information and counseling to promote student wellness.
• Archives accident/incident reports and maintains health office data.

Skills

Computer literacy

First Aid & CPR training

Education

PEL with SN endorsement (Region 07)

Illinois RN licensure

First Aid & CPR certification

Vision & Hearing screener certification

Computer literacy

Job description

• 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

SCHOOL DISTRICT 170

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

Title: School Nurse

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

Job Summary

To provide direct nursing services to students and staff members to maximize health and wellness in the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.

Reports To

Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Building Principal(s).

Terms Of Employment

Salary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers' Contract.

Salary Range: $49,144 - $60,348. Commensurate with experience.

Pension System: TRS

Specific Responsibilities

Nursing Care

• 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.