School District – Knapp School & Yeshiva (a non-public therapeutic day school)
Location – 3145 W Pratt Blvd, Chicago, IL
Job Type – Full Time, position available as of 6/26 for the Extended School Year program or 8/10
Category – LPN, Registered Nurse, or Certified School Nurse
Description – Through a holistic approach, the Knapp School & Yeshiva creates an inclusive therapeutic learning community centered around empowering students to reach their full potential.
Position Description – Under the direction of the Principal, the School Nurse will provide direct care, consultation, health compliance monitoring, teaching & care coordination to clients and staff within Knapp School & Yeshiva. This person will:
- Provides and/or delegates direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation;
- Manages school health records;
- Collaborates with public school nurses to write the health component of Individual Education Plans (IEPs);
- Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day
Application Deadline – open until filled
Qualifications –
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required
- Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Nurse Practitioner licensure, required;
- Able to successfully complete the physical and testing requirements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Ukeru training (Agency provided)