1:1 School Nurse

JOB TITLE:
SCHOOL NURSE

REPORTS TO:
DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

JOB SUMMARY: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily as a school nurse or 1:1 school nurse (assigned to an individual student). Performs health screening; provides healthcare services to students and staff if needed; coordinates referrals with healthcare providers; assesses students requiring the direct services of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse;

prepares health care plans for involved students and supervises the implementation of required health care procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as a Certified School Nurse with the Illinois State Board of Education; licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Practical Nurse (LPN).
• Previous experience working with children and young adults is preferred.
• Demonstrates computer literacy.
• Demonstrates competency in the use of current medical technology.
• Demonstrates oral and written communication skills.
• Health examination for new employees part-time or full-time:

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects and analyzes epidemiological and other school health information.
• Observes and diagnoses students as requested/needed to detect health needs.
• Administers medication and medical treatment prescribed by a licensed physician.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students requiring nursing intervention.
• Reports and consultations with parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on student health matters.
• Assumes authority to administer first aid in accordance with established first-aid procedures in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student who has suffered an injury or emergency illness.
• Implements board policy and Illinois Health Codes on exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Conducts training for students related to disabilities, health, and hygiene.
• Gather necessary information to write individual health plans.
• Oversees the work activities of health associates.
• Maintains school, state, and federal records as required by the appropriate code.
• Meets core expectations for all certified staff contained in the District's professional growth system.
• Ability to make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• Provides nursing services on a building-based, itinerant, and/or one-to-one basis for students with significant medical issues.
• Administers a coordinated school health program.
• Assesses the health and safety needs of the school environment; implement blood borne pathogens control and reinforce universal precautions.
• Maintains school health records and promotes 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.
• Participates in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates/current health practices.
• Provides 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.
• Administers medication, routine tests, and/or treatments in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Maintains accurate medical records and documentation, including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
• Develops individual health care plans for students requiring special nursing procedures during the school day.
• Completes a Health History for students having a case-study evaluation and a Health History Update for those students having a three-year evaluation consultation with the school nurse.
• Provides health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff.
• Recommends modification of school programs for students who may require changes due to their medical status.
• Provides educational recommendations to the IEP educational team based on the student's health needs.
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Accompanies students on mobility trips as indicated by their medical status or IEP.
• Provides nursing assistance to others in the department: 1:1 nurses, SEWHSD program nurses, and agency nurses.
• A registered nurse or certified school nurse may be assigned as a 1:1 nurse if the IEP team determines…