Temporary School Nurse

Coordinated Youth & Human Services; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Coordinated Youth & Human Services in Illinois is seeking a School Nurse to perform health assessments for EEP students, administer medications and provide first aid during a 6–12 week assignment, 7:00–2:00.

The RN must hold an Illinois license and a BSN, and be capable of coordinating with prescribers, school staff, and families while maintaining records and health education.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN licensure.
• BSN degree required.
• Ability to interact with school personnel and students.
• Ability to build rapport with students.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Willingness to assume responsibilities.
• Support agency Mission, Vision and Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures as needed.
• Administer daily and PRN medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by physician.
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
• Monitor students with diabetes and coordinate diet requirements with staff.
• Coordinate meetings via Zoom during school hours between prescriber, parent and student.
• Work with supervisor and on-site prescribers to communicate medication changes to parents and obtain refills.
• Maintain daily log of students seen, sent home, and parents contacted.
• Communicate with students' physicians regarding medication.
• Orient staff and teach medical procedures; provide health education to staff and students.
• Participate in meetings and trainings; uphold policies and values.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Illinois RN

BSN

Job description

Position Summary

Perform health assessments for EEP students. Administer medication and first aid procedures as needed. This position will work 7:00 - 2:00 and will last approximately 6-12 weeks.

Core Accountabilities

Medical

• Provide nursing and physical screening to students; assess students and implement first aid measures as needed.
• Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and referral activities for students after speaking with supervisor.
• Counsel with students concerning problems such as pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases, and substance use disorder in order to facilitate responsible decision-making practices.
• Administer daily and PRN medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by student's physician.
• Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff as needed.
• Assess students who are ill to determine whether they should be sent home and contact parents when necessary.
• Monitor any students who are diabetic and keep food service personnel and staff abreast of any specific diet requirements.
• Coordinate and attend meetings via zoom during school hours between prescriber, parent and student.
• Work in tandem with clinical supervisor and on-site prescribers to communicate medication changes to parents and to obtain medication refills.

Record Keeping

• Maintain a daily log of all students seen, sent home, and parents contacted.
• Maintain communication with students' physicians regarding medication.
• Monitor health exclusions.

Staff Support

• Orient the staff and teach specific medical procedures for the evaluation and maintenance of the medically involved students in their classrooms.
• Present, train, and maintain appropriate standards from OSHA regarding contact with and possible exposure to blood borne pathogens and other potentially infectious body materials within the school setting.
• Provide updated health education to staff and students.

Additional

• Participate in staff meetings, conferences, training sessions and workshops as assigned.
• Demonstrate familiarity with policies, performance standards and the agency's Mission, Vision and Core Values.
• Exhibit a positive attitude and maintain friendly and respectful relations with staff, children, and families.
• Follow procedures for suspected cases of child abuse and neglect.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must be a current Illinois Registered Nurse.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
• The ability to work and interact with all school personnel and students in a cooperative, collaborative and courteous manner.
• Able to build effective rapport with student population.
• Must have effective organizational skills, time management, and flexibility to meet staff and students' needs.
• Have a willingness to assume any responsibilities appropriate for the position.
• Support the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the agency.

CYHS CORE VALUES

Commitment - Meeting the needs of those we serve through professional services:

Demonstrates a clear commitment to the agency's mission by exhibiting a shared concern for team members and clientele above personal interest. Has a healthy, manageable and sustainable commitment to doing a job well and going above and beyond when it is truly required. Supports fundraising. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better client experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.

Compassion – Unconditional empathy for all.

Listens attentively to others and demonstrates an openness toward understanding concerns, feelings and needs. Makes wise assessments and adjusts behavior and style to effectively address situation. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Service - Community support through professionalism, accessibility, and advocacy.

Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Exhibits competence, good judgement, reliability, and polite behavior in order to meet the expectations of clients and the agency. Strives to provide service by means of advocacy.

Integrity - Upholding honesty, ethical principles and moral values.

Takes responsibility for one's own actions. Acknowledges weaknesses and easily admits mistakes. Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Makes sound judgements and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Teamwork - Collaboration among programs to reflect a diversity of ideas and service delivery.

Builds effective, supportive working relationships with team members. Reaches out to others in different programs for ideas, points out the contribution of others, shares credit, emphasizes team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Willing to assist other agency employees when they need help and willing to share ideas with others. Able to adjust behavior and style to adapt to needs of others on the team.

Salary: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour