School Nurse Position

Job Details

Position Type:
Student Support Services/RN

Date Posted:
6/3/2024

Location:
Park Elementary

Date Available:
2024/2025 School Year

Closing Date:
When Filled
Description:

Assists the School District in providing the fullest possible educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absence due to illness. Create a Building/District climate of health and wellness. Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students. Provides care for students and/or staff members who sustain injury or emergency illness.

Qualifications:

• Must possess an active IL Registered Nurse License
• Must be CPR/AED Certified
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Illinois State School Nurse Service Personel License

Responsibilities:

• Conducts and/or supervises school health screening
• Supervises identification and referral of students in need of medical and dental care
• Consults with parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on school health matters
• Observes students to detect health needs
• Visits student homes when necessary
• Participates with Administration and School Staff in developing and implementing the total school health program
• Assists in the development and maintenance of school health policy
• Prepares and submits health data and reports including health histories, as required
• Supervises exclusion and re-admission of students with infectious and contagious diseases
• Provides in-service and advises teachers on health matters, as needed
• Conducts health instruction in the building and other health topics as requested
• Administers any medical treatment and/or medication given to students while attending school
• Complies with federal, state and district policies and procedures pertaining to health issues
• Ensures adequate supplies are purchased and available
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned

Working Conditions:

• School Environment
• Full-Time Monday - Friday
• School Hours

Application Procedure: Apply Online @www.district148.net
Complete an online application to make your information instantly available to all school building administrators who are responsible for hiring. It is not necessary or helpful to send information to each school building individually or the District Office. If your qualifications meet district needs, you will be contacted for further information and a possible interview. Thank you for your interest in Dolton/Riverdale School District 148. We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations to complete the application should contact the District 148 Superintendent of Schools.

 Dolton - Riverdale School District 148

 06/15/2024

 Riverdale,IL