LPN Nurse

Duties

This position manages the school health program and serves as a health resource to both staff and students. This position provides nursing services, performs screenings, administers medicines, maintains accurate records, and acts as a resource on all school health matters.

Duites:

• Conducts school health screenings.

• Provides professional nursing services as defined in The Illinois Nursing Act (225 ILCS 65).

• Identifies student health problems, make referrals for their diagnosis, treatment and remediation, and provides follow-up for each referral.

• Recommends modification of the school programs for a student who requires a change because of a health deficit and developing health care plans when students need special physical health care procedures to be provided at school.

• Administers and monitors medication and treatment given in school (subject to local policy regarding the administration of medication at school).

• Acts as liaison between home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector.

• Assumes responsibility for identification and referral of students in need of medical care.

• Consults with parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health matters.

• Maintains up to date health records on all students.

• Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.

• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a staff member or student who has suffered injury or emergency illness.

• Participates with administration and school staff in developing and implementing total school health program.

• Prepares and submits health data and reports as necessary.

• Assists in health instruction, family education, and other health topics at each building.

• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health services.

• Monitors any medical treatment and/or medication given to students while attending school.

• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by administration.

Qualifications

Certification: Must hold an Illinois LPN license.

Qualifications:

• Must be a registered LPN.

• Must meet any other certification requirements of the state.

• First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR Program Completion.

• Prior nursing experience required, preferably in a school setting.

• Illinois Vision and Hearing Technician Certification preferred.

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) skills preferred.

• Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public.

• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.

• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Must be able to carry up to 25 lbs.

• Requires employee to have the ability to push/pull up to 26 lbs.

Salary/Benefits

Hourly rate of $23.10

How to Apply

Online applications will be accepted until position is filled. Only online applications will be accepted and are available on our website at www.ces95.org/employment.

School District

www.ces95.org

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/6/2024

Start Date

N/A