1:1 RN for the 26​/27 School Year

1:1 RN Position

SEDOL has openings for a full time 1:1 Registered Nurse for the  School Year. Nursing services are provided on a building based, itinerant and/or one-to-one basis for students with significant medical issues. The nursing assignments at SEDOL may require travel. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Qualifications:

• License as Illinois Registered Nurse
• Pediatric acute care skills for medically fragile with disabilities preferred
• Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Baccalaureate Degree preferred
• Current CPR-AED certification for the Professional Rescuer
• Computer literacy
• Competency in the use of current medical technology
• Prior professional nursing experience, preferably pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing, and health program management

Performance Responsibilities:

General Responsibilities:

• All SEDOL registered nurses should be able to work in any assignment within the SEDOL community.
• SEDOL will provide training and assure all nurses have appropriate skills prior to making assignments.
• All nursing assignments are made based on the needs of the students.
• Bachelor's prepared registered nurses will be expected to attain the RN-IEP designation or Certified School Nurse (CSN) certification within 2 years.

Coordination:

• Administer a coordinated school health program in cooperation with the school nurse.
• Collect and analyze epidemiological and other school health information.
• Assess the health and safety needs of the school environment; implement blood borne pathogens control and reinforce universal precautions.
• Participate in maintaining school health records and promote compliance with health-related regulations such as immunizations and school physicals as outlined in the Illinois School Code and by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
• Participate in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates/current health practices in cooperation with the school nurse.

Clinical Practice:

• Provide direct nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Administer medication, routine tests and/or treatments in accordance with SEDOL's policy and procedures.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
• Develop individual health care plans for students requiring special nursing procedures during the school day.
• Complete a Health History for students having a case study evaluation and a Health History Update for those students having a three-year evaluation in consultation with the school nurse.
• Provide health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff.
• Recommend modification of school programs for students who may require changes due to their medical status.
• RN-IEP designees may provide educational recommendations to the IEP educational team based on student's health needs.
• Make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Accompany students on mobility trips as indicated by their medical status or IEP.
• Provide nursing assistance to others in the department: 1:1 nurse, SEDOL program nurses and agency nurses.
• A registered nurse may be assigned as a 1:1 nurse, if the IEP team determines that a student is so medically fragile that continual monitoring of health needs and/or equipment is required. This 1:1 assignment may also include the bus trip to and from school.

Health Office Management and Communication:

• Maintain an organized and efficient health services facility.
• Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Communicate with and act 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.
• Participate in staffings, case reviews, annual reviews and parent conferences. Attend faculty meetings.
• Work with community agencies for effective use of their resources and facilities.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the nursing coordinator and/or principal/sector supervisor.

Professional Development:

• Participate as a member of professional nursing organizations and utilize continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields.
• Participate as an active member of the school community representing health/wellness.
• Will maintain state licensure by meeting the Continuing Education Requirements.
• Provide staff education about students' medical needs as needed.
• Maintain good daily attendance.
• Attend monthly nurse's meeting.
• Other duties as assigned by the Coordinator for the betterment of the program and district.

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