Substitute School Nurse

Duties

JOB GOAL

The Substitute School Nurse in the absence of the regular School Nurse, provides primary health and emergency care to

students, and staff, promotes wellness and serves as a resource for health concerns in the school setting. The Substitute

School Nurse will travel between all five schools according to staffing needs.

MAJOR DUTIES & PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Provides and/or delegates direct professional nursing services, including assessment, first aid, illness, and

emergency care to students and staff

* Participates as a crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the event of sudden

illness or injury

* Follow medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication

given at school

* Monitor and report all communicable diseases in cooperation with local and state public health agencies

* Assist as needed with vision and hearing screenings, provide follow-up and evaluation, and maintain appropriate documentation

* Maintain a current record of the students with special health needs and notify appropriate staff of these needs.

* Assist with maintaining cumulative and up-to-date health records, requesting physician and dental examination

records in accordance with the district and state requirements

* Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter

* Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to a health impairment

* Follow and maintain individual health care plans for students with complex health care needs

* Collaborate with district health staff written guidelines concerning the district health programs

* Consult with parents, school personnel, physicians, mental health providers, and other agencies as needed

* Participates as a resource in health issues, including staff in-service programs on health topics

* Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues

* Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree, Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Illinois, Valid Professional Education License endorsed in School Nursing preferred

* First Aid and CPR Program Completion

* Prior experience in a school setting is preferred

* Ability to drive to EPSD
124 different school locations

* Excellent communication skills

* Knowledge of current practices for common childhood illnesses and chronic diseases: asthma management, diabetes, insulin pen and pumps, seizure management

* Proficient computer skills

How to Apply

Complete online application

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

11/20/2024

Start Date

N/A