School Nurse

The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the largest private school systems in the United States. Its schools have received 96 Blue Ribbon awards from the U.S. Department of Education over the past 10 years.

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin, a PK-8 Catholic school in the south suburbs, is seeking a knowledgeable, caring school nurse to join our staff. This person would be responsible for helping students attain an optimum level of physical, social, and emotional health through working closely with other staff, administration, and families. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position.

Job Responsibilities:

• Maintain immunization and health records of individual students, reaching out to parents regarding missing information
• Assist with health screenings, such as hearing/vision
• Assess students who visit the nurse’s office, determining whether they should be sent home, and contacting parents in these instances
• Provide faculty and staff with first aid supplies and training
• Ensure faculty/staff compliance with state and federal requirements such as blood borne pathogen and Epi-Pen training
• Assist in the prevention and control of communicable diseases
• Counsel with teachers, students, and parents concerning children's individual health problems
• Assist with emergency care of students in case of accidents or sudden illness
• Work closely with the student support team (resource teacher, counselor, administration) to promote students' overall health
• Attend planning and professional development meetings, Open House/Back to School Nights

Job Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree or LPN training from an accredited institution
• Current state board nursing license (R.N. or L.P.N.)
• Minimum of one year of nursing experience
• Compliance with all required VIRTUS, mandated reporter training, Faith’s Law, etc., upon hire
• Compassion and respect for all students
• Effective communication skills with students, staff, and parents

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive compensation and benefits. More information about our benefits is available here.

This position offers an hourly salary range of $25.00 - $28.00. Salary within this range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skills, location, and organizational needs.

Motivations:

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