School District – Flossmoor School District 161 (Kindergarten – 8th Grade School District – 5 schools)
Location – Flossmoor, Illinois
Job Type – Full Time; Schedule same as students (holidays and summers off)
Category – School Nurse
Description – The certified school nurse coordinates the school health program including the delivery of services to students and serves as the health resource to staff members in order to enhance health and wellness in the school community.
- Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, District policy and administration regulation
- Advises District personnel on health matters, particularly regarding health problems, communicable diseases and special health needs of the students
- Participates in special education and 504 meetings as appropriate
- Collaborate with community healthcare providers to enhance access to care for students.
- Works with the District special education team in assessing, evaluating and reporting health information
- Assist in the development of school health policy
- Functions within the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Act Standard of Professional Conduct for Registered Professional Nurses
- Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district
How to apply – https://www.applitrack.com/sd161/onlineapp/default.aspx?all=1
Application Deadline – January 31, 2025
Qualifications –
- Licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois
- State of Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License in School Nursing
- Certified as a vision and hearing technician by the Illinois Department of Public Health (Preferred)
- CPR Certified by the American Heart Association
- First Aid Certified by the American Heart Association
- Experience developing care plans for students with medical needs
- Excellent communication skills with students, teachers, parents, and administration
- Knowledge of current medical issues and practice