Substitute Nurse

School District 97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 35,908 - 47,116; Part time

Job summary

School District 97 is hiring a Substitute Nurse to provide healthcare and emergency care for the pediatric population in its schools. The position offers a daily rate of $225 and requires an Illinois State License as a Registered Nurse alongside CPR certification.

This role involves caring for student illnesses, administering medication, and maintaining organized and safe office conditions while ensuring privacy for students and staff. Applicants with a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing and prior school nursing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Hold current Illinois State License as a Registered Nurse.
• Hold current CPR certification.
• In depth knowledge of current practices for chronic illnesses and childhood diseases.
• Support and management of chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily and as needed/emergency medication.
• Provide care for student illness and accidents.
• Document all student health office visits in electronic record.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Computer skills

First aid and triage skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Substitute Nurse – All District

Anticipated Dates: August 2024

School Year: 2024-2025

Assignment: District 97 Schools

Compensation: Daily Rate – $225/Day

Qualifications

• Hold current Illinois State License as a Registered Nurse
• Hold current CPR certification
• Excellent communication skills
• In depth knowledge of current practices for chronic illnesses and childhood diseases
• Support and management of chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes including insulin devices/equipment and management of blood glucose, seizures, and food allergies
• Ability to perform skilled nursing care, such as insulin administration/pump management, tube feedings, GT care, and catheterization.
• Computer skills
• First aid and triage skills

Desirable Qualifications

• Prior experience in school nurse or acute care setting
• Experience with diverse pediatric population and pediatric nursing with an understanding of child development
• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred

Reports to

• District Lead Nurses, assigned building Nurse, and building Principal

Primary Role and Child Centered Focus

• Provide health care and emergency care to the pediatric population and serve as a resource to health and safety related concerns in the elementary school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily and as needed/emergency medication.
• Provide care for student illness and accidents and consult/emergency care to staff in urgent situations.
• Administer care based on Individual Health Care Plans, Emergency Care Plans and Medical Section 504 Plan accommodations.
• Serve as liaison between home and school for health related care and concerns.
• Provide clear and thorough communication to the building nurse so that the communication chain remains intact.
• Document all student health office visits/student encounters in the electronic record.
• Follows communicable disease procedures and reports all protocols and instructions to building administration/guardians and building nurses for all exclusion and readmission guidelines.
• Follows all rules for sending children home according to sick child guidelines.
• Follow bloodborne pathogen rules and communicate with the front office for custodian/building engineer to provide safe cleaning needs.
• Maintain organized and safe office space and leave in orderly condition.
• Maintain dignity and confidentiality for students and staff.