Woodland School District 50 Gurnee , IL 60031
Posted 3 weeks ago
Registered Nurse JobID: 2379
Position Type:
Nurse/Nurse
Date Posted:
4/2/2024
Location:
Woodland Intermediate School
Date Available:
08/19/2024
Closing Date:
When filled
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Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and educational environment by hiring individuals who support and contribute to the diversity and excellence of our student and academic programs through their teaching and service to our students, parents and the community we serve.
If you welcome inclusion, equity and diversity, have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students, embrace and celebrate the individuality of our student population with respect to race, ethnicity, and economic status, and seek to celebrate the cultures that contribute to making our district so rich, please join our team! Minority candidates encouraged to apply.
POSITION TITLE: Registered Nurse
Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting.
POSITION TYPE: Non-Teaching Certified Support
DATE POSTED: April 2, 2024
LOCATION: Woodland Intermediate School
DATE AVAILABLE: August 19, 2024 (plus seven days New Staff Orientation August 6 - 9, 2024 and August 14 - 16, 2024)
DESCRIPTION: Provide support and modeling to staff in behavior intervention strategies.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.Certification: Required: Valid Illinois state nursing license
Preferred: ISBE Professional Educator's License with a School Nurse endorsement; PEL registered in Lake County, Illinois
2.Education:
A. Required
3.Experience:
A. Preferred
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
NURSING CARE
Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, and maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with the professional standards, school policy and state and local mandates. May delegate tasks as allowed in the Illinois Nurse Practice Act
Administers medication with appropriate documentation
Participates in maintaining accurate medical record to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities. This includes exclusion from school attendance when these requirements are not met
Provide health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff
Performs mandated screening procedures including vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener)
Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
COMMUNICATION
Maintains communication with the Certified School Nurse, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students
Provides health services, information and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community
Completes accident/incident reports and insurance claim forms when appropriate.
Compiles data for statistical purposes
Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues
Delegates appropriately to unlicensed Health Assistants
Develops and maintains health care plans for students who require accommodations
Maintains up to date emergency information on students
Reports communicable diseases to the Lake County Health Department when appropriate
ORGANIZATION
Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates and use of data to support data retrieval and analysis
Maintains ongoing records of student visits to the health office documenting assessments, interventions, and dispositions in individual student health records
Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities
Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies
Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Maintains contact with a professional nursing organization and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge
Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness
Performs other such duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Associate Superintendent of Education
OTHER PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITES:
1.Assist in other areas as needed
2.Complete other duties as assigned
3.Provide ongoing professional development to staff and administration
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Technical:
Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates and use of data to support data retrieval and analysis
Maintains ongoing records of student visits to the health office documenting assessments, interventions, and dispositions in individual student health records
Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities
Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies
Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties
Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology
Interpersonal:
Maintains contact with a professional nursing organization and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge
Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness
Performs other such duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Associate Superintendent of Education
DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES:
Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.
Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.
Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students.
Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them.
Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change.
Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner.
Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful.
Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient.
Take initiative to manage multiple tasks.
Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Work Week: Monday through Friday
Work Year: 180 days
APPLICATION DEADLINE: When filled
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and education as identified by the Collective Bargaining Agreement
HOW TO APPLY: Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting:
CONTACT PERSONS:
Risa Cohen
Director of Educational Supports & Innovation
rcohen@dist50.net
(847) 596-5636
Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.
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