Substitute Building Nurse

USD #116; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 USD #116 in Urbana, Illinois is seeking a Substitute Building Nurse to support student health services across district buildings. The role covers medication administration, health assessments, and collaboration with the District Nurse and building administrators to ensure safe, confidential care for students and staff.

The ideal candidate holds a current RN license in Illinois, CPR/AED, and prior pediatric or school-health nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Current RN Illinois Nursing License.
• CPR/AED certification required (Health Care Provider).
• Pediatric/adolescent/community nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medications per physician orders.
• Maintain medication records for each student.
• Communicate health status and needs to staff, students, and families.
• Coordinate with community medical services and referrals.
• Maintain health services office with confidentiality and organization.
• Assess student health and safety needs and develop school plans.
• Monitor contagious illnesses and prevent spread in school.

Skills

Pediatric nursing experience

Education

RN Illinois Nursing License

Health Care Provider CPR/AED certified

Job description

Substitute Building Nurse

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Job Details

Job ID: 2807326

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jan 02, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Urbana School District 116

TITLE: Substitute Building Nurse

LOCATION: USD #116

SUPERVISOR: District Nurse, Building Administrator(s)

JOB SUMMARY: School Nurses promote the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of students and staff. The school nurse is directly responsible for the Health Services in assigned buildings while maintaining a high level of ethics and confidentiality. All aspects of this job should be performed in accordance with both the district/state board of education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures medication authorization/physician orders are complete.
• Maintains safe procedures for administration, storage, and documentation of medication prescribed by the physician.
• Provides specialized procedures as ordered by a physician.
• Keep individual medication records for each student- current and discontinued.
• Correctly packages field trip medications.
• Reports all accidents and injuries to the building administrator and District Nurse.
• Documents all student contacts in Skyward.
• Maintains a user-friendly and organized health services office.
• Maintains confidential communication with appropriate staff, students, and families.
• Manages and makes recommendations for community medical/dental services.
• Follows-up on referrals for health problems.
• Communicates with parents regarding students’ health status.
• Assesses individual students’ health and safety needs and assists in the development and implementation of plans to meet those needs at school.
• Determines the epidemiological impact of students’ contagious illnesses and acts to prevent the spread of communicable diseases in the school setting.
• Monitors the effectiveness of medication and communicates medication-related concerns to parents/guardians and prescribing physicians.
• Provides staff with up-to-date information about students’ health care needs on an as need to know basis.
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Maintains emergency medical kits for Diabetic and Anaphylactic students.
• Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies, and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the District Nurse or Designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current RN Illinois Nursing License
• Health Care Provider CPR/AED certified
• Prior professional nursing experience in a pediatric, adolescent, or community environment preferred

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• School year position
• A daily minimum of 2 hours or a maximum of 7 hours on an as needed basis
• Rate$32.00 per hour
• Information can be found on the Human Resources webpage .

START DATE: TBD

NOTE: This is not a position within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position. This is a non-exepmt position. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: November 2023

Position Type: Hourly

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Contact Information

• Amy Marx , District Nurse
• USD #116
• Email: [e-mail]