Certified School Nurse; District Wide

Kildeer Countryside School District 96

Job Description

The job of Certified School Nurse is established for the purpose of assessing the health needs of students; developing emergency care plans and individual health plans incorporating input from parent and/or physician; complying with the laws relating to student health, including parental and guardian consent; providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured students; providing health information and serving as a resource to teachers, staff, and administrators;

identifying health problems for referral for proper treatment; providing leadership and coordination of the comprehensive School Health Program; and mentoring of all school nurses.

This job reports to the Director of Educational Services.

• Administers first aid, medication and specialized medical treatments for the purpose of providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children in accordance with State laws and District policies.
• Administers mandated screenings (e.g. vision, dental, hearing, etc.) for the purpose of referring medical conditions and/or providing appropriate care for ill, medically fragile and/or injured children.
• Assesses situations involving students' safety, abuse (physical, sexual, drug, etc.) and other health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements.
• Collaborates with parents, students, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing information and complying with legal requirements.
• Conducts age appropriate programs and/or activities in conjunction with classroom curriculum for the purpose of supporting established lesson plans.
• Conducts site assessments (e.g. health issues, student health records, emergency preparedness, building/grounds environments, building facilities, etc.) for the purpose of identifying issues and/or providing recommendations for improving safety and accessibility.
• Counsels students and families on health conditions and lifestyle issues (e.g. mental health, pregnancy, sexually transmitted disease, substance abuse, etc.) for the purpose of facilitating a healthier student population.
• Develops individual student health care plans and emergency care plans for students with special care needs (e.g. plans, interprets, establishes, evaluates, etc.) for the purpose of addressing students' health needs, providing direction to site personnel and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians.
• Implements health care plans for students with health problems for the purpose of meeting the needs of students with chronic health problems and/or accommodation requirements.
• Maintains contact with parents/guardians for the purpose of advising them of changes in student health and/or recommending further medical and/or emotional intervention.
• Maintains students confidential files, records and reports as required for compliance with various state, federal and administrative regulations (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, health services report, immunization reports, med counts, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards.
• Mentors and trains school nurses for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Monitors students referred for illness and/or injury for the purpose of attending to their immediate health care concerns and initiating follow-up care.
• Orders supplies and materials as needed for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Participates in a variety of meetings, workshops and seminars, Individual Educational Plan meetings, and interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of gathering, conveying and/or sharing information on students' health needs, service delivery, educational programs and/or improving skills and knowledge.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
• Provides care to students with chronic illnesses and to extremely high-risk students (e.g. allergies, asthma, diabetes, seizures, medically fragile, etc.) for the purpose of assisting the child in achieving the highest possible functional level.
• Provides training on a variety of health related subjects (e.g. CPR, disaster preparedness, child abuse, health education, medication management, policies and procedures, substance abuse, growth and development, food allergies, OSHA, hygiene, training opportunities and in-services for nurses, etc.) for the purpose of promoting a healthy lifestyle and/or acting as a resource to students, teachers, and other school personnel.
• Refers students requiring additional medical attention for the purpose of providing required follow-up treatment and services.
• Reports health…