NURSE; Riley Elementary - DHH

1:1 Nurse Licensure

The 1:1 Nurse provides nursing care to students with individual medical needs both in the classroom and during transportation to and from school.

• Provides direct nursing services to students as ordered by the medical care provider.
• Implements health care plans.
• Participates in student's educational programming throughout the school day under direction of the case manager.
• Ensures medical equipment and supplies function appropriate and notify parent and supervisor or faulty or low stock equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program.
• Participates in general staff meetings, training programs, and in-service sessions as required.
• Communicates effectively with case manager, school nurse, and family/guardian regarding health information as necessary.
• Documents pertinent health information and facilitating accommodations as required to meet the medical needs of the student.

• Act as a positive role model for students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding work with special needs students.
• Supplement the work of the assigned licensed staff member including, but not limited to, all required paperwork, organization of classroom, and supervision of students.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.
• Assumes other duties and projects as assigned.

To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are constantly required. To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are seldom required. To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is constantly required. To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are constantly required.

Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present. Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present. Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is occasionally present.

Valid license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse Ability to travel within NSSEO and move about NSSEO and programs as necessary. Current Adult and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification. Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff. Ability to physically move about the building. Ability to lift and position students.

Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, and apply training in crisis situations including physical management of students. Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology. Ability to make minor decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.