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Full Time School Nurse – McHenry District 15

District: McHenry District 15

Location: District

Position: Full Time, School Nurse

MCHENRY COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15
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JOB TITLE/ASSIGNMENT

JOB TITLE: Certified School Nurse PEL-CSN

SCHOOL: District

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Health Services

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Valid Registered Illinois Nursing License, Current and Valid Illinois Professional Educator License

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 176 Day – Full Time

START DATE: ASAP

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS

  1. Current and Valid Illinois Certified School Nurse Endorsement.
  2. Bachelor’s Degree and Registered Nursing License.
  3. CPR Instructor certification and vision/hearing instructor certification preferred.
  4. Understanding of health service policies and procedures.
  5. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
  6. Able to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

  RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  1. Immediately administer to students who are ill or injured.
  2. Apply knowledge of current principles and practice of clinical nursing, assessment, and first aid.
  3. Perform skilled nursing procedures and emergency care as needed in accordance with board policies.
  4. Maintain student health records according to District 15 procedures ensuring compliance with state and district requirements.
  5. Compile statistical data of the acuity level of the student population to submit to the Director of Health Services.
  6. Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who need nursing interventions during the school day.
  7. Collaborates with the special education department to resolve special health needs of students and to participate in Individual Education Plan’s concerning students with special needs.
  8. Consult with parents, medical practitioners and school personnel to gain an understanding of student health limitations and facilitate adjustment to any physical, mental or social needs.
  9. Perform such other appropriate duties as may be assigned by the building Principal.

PAY AND BENEFITS

  1. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications.
  2. Full health insurance program with major medical.
  3. Life insurance, paid sick and personal days.
  4. Tuition reimbursement for approved graduate programs of study.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Apply online: www.d15.org
Attach: cover letter, resume, transcripts, certificates, and four reference letters.