Staff Nurse - Part-time (.40)

SUMMARY:

Community Unit School District 200 is seeking a Staff Nurse to establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Certified School Nurse, health aide, teachers and administration to assist in identifying and problem solving medical/ psychological social health care issues of the student population. The Staff Nurse will administer student medication using professional nursing experience, for medical and educational benefit following State Guidelines.  This person will also assess student or staff health status and provide appropriate nursing care as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current Registered Nurse
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Good nursing and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently
• HCP CPR Certification preferred
• Current First Aid desirable
• Pediatric nursing experience desirable

REPORTS TO:

School Nurse

Principal

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain appropriate documentation/medication records
• Maintain medication in locked cabinet
• Administer daily and PRN student medications
• Communicate with Certified School Nurse regarding observations of students on medication, medication, follow-up needed, etc.
• Assist with first aid as needed, provide nursing assessment
• Assist with student or staff treatments that require nursing skills
• Assist Certified School Nurse with student or staff wellness programs.
• Assist Certified School Nurse with special school or district projects as needed such as obtaining allergy action plans, asthma or seizure health plans.
• Assist Certified School Nurse and health aide in maintaining the health office as needed
• Monitor building AEDs  regularly and report maintenance needs to health service secretary.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Hourly pay as determined by the district Contract Schedule.

Work hours may flex as the student needs change but are generally scheduled within 15 minutes before school starts and 15 minutes after students leave.

Staff nurses work on student attendance days only.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated first year of employment and then bi- yearly by Certified School Nurse and Principal.