Building Nurse LB

School Nurse

Compensation: $33.00/hour plus benefits. Benefits:
Full-time associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans. SD 308 currently provides a deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

Prospective employees can learn more on the District website.

Union Membership:
This position is represented by the Oswego Support Professionals Association (OESPA).

Qualifications:

RN or BSN with current Illinois license in good standing. Knowledge of the ethical and legal expectations set forth in the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. Current CPR/AED certification. Knowledge of Bloodborne Pathogen Policy and Procedures. Ability to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; administering first aid; ability to assess emergency situations and act accordingly; handling hazardous materials/waste; operating equipment used in clinical setting; operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. Ability to have flexible hours to meet the needs of a variety of school hours in a variety of school buildings.

Specific competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; working independently and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment; communicating with diverse groups; dealing with distraught, angry or hostile individuals; maintaining confidentiality; working as part of a team; exhibiting professional conduct, courteousness and service orientation while in contact with teachers, parents, administrators, other professionals, and students;

working with detailed information/data. Recent nursing experience preferred. Experience with gastrostomy-tube feedings and flushes, tracheostomy care, seizure disorder care, and administration of medications to students in the program in a variety of delivery methods preferred.

General Description:

The job duties of a school nurse vary depending on the specific school's needs and policies, this posting specifically refers to the duties of a program nurse. To provide adequate health care, using prudent nursing judgment, per the direction of the Certified School Nurse and District Health Services Director to provide care for medical needs for students within specific district programs, including but not limited to ISP/SKILLS/STARS programs.

Program nurses will serve students within the assigned building and classrooms for that Program and provides direct professional nursing services, which include, but are not limited to gastrostomy-tube feedings and flushes, tracheostomy care, seizure disorder care, and administration of medications to students in the program in a variety of delivery methods.

Specific Responsibilities:
Provides direct professional nursing services, which include, but are not limited to: the administration of medication, first aid, taking care of the sick and responding to emergencies. Uses knowledge of health issues and assessment skills to determine appropriate interventions in accordance with professional nursing standards, district policy and procedures, and state and local mandates. Takes and records the temperatures of children when indicated.

Stays with and comfort sick or injured children until the parent or guardian arrives. Completes accident/incident reports for students and staff and forwards them to the district office in a timely manner. Keeps a complete, daily, electronic log of all student injuries and illness seen by the Building Nurse. (Date, time, name, grade, teacher, nature of illness or injury, treatment) Initiates contact with…