School Nurse

Posted: Continuous 2012-07-13
Emmons School
  Description:
The Registered Nurse is the health professional in the school.  She or he is charged with seeing to the health needs of the students and to the record-keeping and other health-related requirements of the schools and the District.

Job Summary:
1.  Maintain health records, including physical examinations and immunizations required by law. 
2.  Maintain a log of injuries and other health-related incidents, and medication records. 
3.  Keep informed about OSHA regulations and similar health-related laws and to see to the required paperwork and other requirements.   
4.  Conduct vision and hearing screenings if so certified.  Assist in hearing and vision screenings in schools without a person certified in these screenings. Administer to the
     health needs of students during the school day, including counseling individual students on health and hygiene matters.
5.  Communicate with parents any concerns related to physical examinations, immunizations, hearing and vision screenings, and other health matters. 
6.  Administer to the health needs of students during the school day, including counseling individual students on health and hygiene matters. 
7.  Provide first aid and other health assistance to employees during the school day. 
8.  See to the administration of medication to students in accordance with Board of Education policy.   
9.  Be available to teachers to assist in instruction in health-related matters, including helping to arrange speakers and field trips. 
10.Keep the building Principal informed about health issues and incidents as they occur. 

Qualifications:
  • R.N. registered in Illinois
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team 
  • Highly professional language and demeanor 
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Effective in use of all communication technology

Date Available:  August 20, 2012

Application Procedure:  On-line application process

Salary: 
Beginning $19.00/hr.  Based on experience

Emmons School District 33


24226 W. Beach Grove Road
Antioch, IL 60002
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