School Nurse

Duties Full time School Nurse. Position begins with the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year. Extended contract of 15 days before school begins & 5 days after school ends. Prior to start date, additional paid training days available. Qualifications Requirements: Valid and registered Illinois R.N. License. School Nurse Certification preferred or must be willing to obtain either either School Nurse Certification or RN in Special Education training. Duties: Immunizations and health records (physicals, immunizations, dental & vision) * Oversee data entry for all students * Oversee health record filing for all students * Compliance oversight per state mandates for all students * Includes communication with each building's administrators & parents regarding compliance issues on a per student basis * Enforcement of non-compliance penalties for all students in conjunction with each building's administrative staff * Collaboration and communication with local physician's offices to share immunization data Medical Issues * Attend IEP/504 meetings for students with medical needs * On call for injuries and medical questions for all buildings * If appropriated, provide treatment. If beyond nursing scope, send or refer to physician * Attend all medical protocol meetings for students with medical issues * Prepare medical protocols for each student in collaboration with parents * Provide in-service for staff on medical procedures and protocols per their student's needs * Including, but not limited to: catheterization; trach care; feeding tubes; insulin draw and injection; epi pen injection * Provide oversight of staff conducting medical procedures to insure safety of student and staff compliance with student medical protocols, and Illinois nursing standards are met * Diabetes: Work with families to develop appropriate protocols to reflect Diabetic Management Plan provided by the student's physician, including but not limited to: * Determination of how much insulin is needed * Ensuring that proper amount of insulin is drawn or entered into pump * Oversee insulin administration (by syringe, pen or pump) * Diabetic diet oversight (Determining carbohydrate counts & subsequent insulin amounts) * Resource for district staff and parents to address medical questions and concerns within the scope of nursing license * Provide occupational health initial triage and/or referral for staff injuries - insure proper paperwork is completed and submitted to human resources Screenings/Clinics * Conduct/oversee state mandated Vision and Hearing screening (certification required) for all affected students * Conduct Vision and Hearing screenings for M-S students at Ready School and Circle Academy, Champaign * Conduct/oversee Vision and Hearing screenings for Pre-K screening dates * Organize and oversee free dental clinics for M-S students in need of dental care, or other clinics as needed and in collaboration with Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department Professional Development for Staff * Organize and/or conduct annual CPR/AED training for each building * Conduct staff in-services as needed for medical protocol and equipment (see medical issues) * Provide support for district staff and administration for situations requiring medical assistance * Provide annual EpiPen training, and general emergency guidance for seizure, diabetes, etc. at the beginning of the year staff meetings. Other Duties * Serve as part of the district Crisis Team * Speak to health classes about specific topics as requested by health teachers as time allows * Conduct hand washing lessons for students as requested by teachers, and as time allows * Speak at community events about school health issues as requested * Additional duties as requested by Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or Director of Student Support Services How to Apply Application Procedure: Apply online at . (District Information/Employment) For More Information Contact: Christine Northrup, Director of Student Support Services 1301 S. Bulldog Dr. Mahomet, IL 61853 Phone: (217) 586-2161 Email: cnorthrup@ Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page Email Address cnorthrup@ School District Website ILearn Link ILearn Report Card Link District Report Card Job Posting Date 10/21/2024 Start Date 1/3/2025

Created: 2024-10-24