Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Nurse
Date Posted:
6/2/2024
Location:
All Schools
Date Available:
SY 24-25
Position: Substitute Nurse - All District Anticipated Dates: August 2024
School Year: 2024-2025 Assignment: District 97 Schools
Compensation: Daily Rate - $225/Day Qualifications Hold current Illinois State License as a Registered Nurse Hold current CPR certification Excellent communication skills In depth knowledge of current practices for chronic illnesses and childhood diseases Support and management of chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes including insulin devices/equipment and management of blood glucose, seizures, and food allergies Ability to perform skilled nursing care, such as insulin administration/pump management, tube feedings, GT care, and catheterization. Computer skills First aid and triage skills Desirable Qualifications Prior experience in school nurse or acute care setting Experience with diverse pediatric population and pediatric nursing with an understanding of child development Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred Reports to: District Lead Nurses, assigned building Nurse, and building Principal Primary Role and Child Centered Focus Provide health care and emergency care to the pediatric population and serve as a resource to health and safety related concerns in the elementary school setting. Responsibilities: Provide daily and as needed/emergency medication. Provide care for student illness and accidents and consult/emergency care to staff in urgent situations. Administer care based on Individual Health Care Plans, Emergency Care Plans and Medical Section 504 Plan accommodations. Serve as liaison between home and school for health related care and concerns. Provide clear and thorough communication to the building nurse so that the communication chain remains intact. Document all student health office visits/student encounters in the electronic record. Follows communicable disease procedures and reports all protocols and instructions to building administration /guardians and building nurses for all exclusion and readmission guidelines. Follows all rules for sending children home according to sick child guidelines. Follow bloodborne pathogen rules and communicate with the front office for custodian/building engineer to provide safe cleaning needs. Maintain organized and safe office space and leave in orderly condition. Maintain dignity and confidentiality for students and staff.
Internal and external candidates must apply online. No hard copy applications will be accepted.
