School Nurse in Johnstone

Reports to: Executive Director or Assistant Directors

Contract Length & Wage Status: 10 months with an annual salary based on the MVSEA salary schedule

Qualifications/Previous Experience:

• Holds a valid, active license issued through the Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulations, as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Experience in pediatric, special needs or school-based nursing is preferred
• Experience working collaboratively with a wide variety of professionals and parents
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, and emergency care to students age 3-22 with moderate to severe range of disabilities, including Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, and Multiple Disabilities that include students who are medically-fragile
• Utilizes and seeks out health resources to provide evidence-based care that promotes independence for students
• Collaborate with parents and school teams in the development and implementation of health care plans for students who need nursing interventions during the school day
• Document nursing services in a timely manner, including medicaid billing
• Identifies age/grade appropriate health education needs (hygiene, physical development, etc) and resources for student health education
• Assists with planning and implementation of nursing services for recreational activities, extra-curricular activities, field and community trips
• Continuously assesses, monitors, and evaluates student health needs
• Attends intake, IEP or team meetings when appropriate and necessary
• Manages health records and medications in accordance with state law and school protocol
• Assists the school-based team by providing academic and functional support to students

Professionalism:

• Works cooperatively with administrators, consultants, community members, district liaisons and team members
• Provides feedback and effectively communicates with students and parents
• Follows Board of Education, district, and building guidelines and procedures
• Maintains a high level of integrity, fairness, ethical behavior and confidentiality of information regarding students, personnel and all job related matters
• Punctual, dependable & dedicated to providing a high-quality Nursing Program
• Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork by completing other tasks as assigned

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computers and peripherals
• Posture: Frequent sitting and standing, bending/stooping, transitioning from floor to standing, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Vision: The abilities required for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Motion: Frequent movement throughout the work environment, repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, use of a mouse, and occasional reaching
• Lifting: Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours
• Mental Demands: Ability to solve complex problems in situations where only limited standardization exists; ability to interpret instructions provided in written and oral form; ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.