Nurse; RN​/LPN

The 1:1 Registered Nurse provides individualized nursing care and health-related support to an assigned student throughout the school day and during school-sponsored activities, as determined by the student's health care plan, Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504 Plan, and/or physician orders. The nurse supports the student's health, safety, access to education, and participation in the school environment while promoting independence to the greatest extent appropriate.

The 1:1 Registered Nurse will:

• Provide direct nursing care to the assigned student in accordance with physician orders, the student's individualized health care plan, emergency action plan, IEP, Section 504 Plan, and District procedures.
• Assess and monitor the student's health status throughout the school day.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with applicable laws, physician orders, and District procedures.
• Provide nursing interventions related to the student's identified medical needs and follow the established medical plan.
• Recognize changes in the student's medical condition and respond appropriately.
• Respond to medical emergencies and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
• Maintain emergency medications, equipment, and supplies needed for the assigned student.
• Accompany and support the student during classroom activities, transitions, lunch, recess, co-curricular activities, and other parts of the school day when nursing support is required.
• Accompany the student on field trips and other school-sponsored activities when nursing services are required.
• Collaborate with the District Nurse/School Nurse, administrators, teachers, related service providers, instructional assistants, and other staff members regarding the student's health and safety needs.
• Communicate relevant health information to appropriate staff while maintaining student confidentiality.
• Communicate with the student's parent/guardian regarding health-related concerns as appropriate and in coordination with District procedures.
• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, including medication administration, treatments, observations, interventions, and significant health-related events.
• Follow District procedures related to infection control, medication administration, emergency response, confidentiality, and student safety.
• Participate in meetings related to the student when requested, including IEP, Section 504, health care planning, and re-entry meetings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of individualized health care plans and emergency action plans as appropriate.
• Maintain student confidentiality and professional communication in accordance with FERPA, HIPAA, applicable state and federal laws, and District policy.
• Promote student dignity, privacy, inclusion, and independence.
• Encourage the student to participate independently in school activities and health-related routines to the greatest extent appropriate.
• Maintain professional boundaries while providing individualized support.
• Perform other nursing-related duties associated with the assigned student as directed by the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, District Nurse/School Nurse, or building administrator. Professional

• Maintain current knowledge of the student's medical needs and emergency procedures.
• Follow physician orders and established nursing standards of practice.
• Maintain required professional licensure and certifications.
• Participate in required District training and professional development.
• Collaborate respectfully and effectively with students, families, District staff, and outside health care providers, when appropriate and when proper authorization is in place.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality due to the individualized nature of the assignment.
• Notify the appropriate administrator as soon as possible when an absence may affect the student's nursing coverage.
• Follow all District policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal requirements.

• Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Current First Aid certification, if not included within CPR certification.
• Ability to provide individualized nursing services based on physician orders and the student's identified medical needs.
• Knowledge of emergency medical procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate health records and…