School Nurse

School Nurse

Hope is a clinical, educational, and therapeutic provider for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder. We exist to help children and their families reach their maximum potential by providing state-of-the-art applied behavioral analysis therapies and access to recreation, vocational training, and individualized education programming. Our mission is to provide the best services in the most inclusive environments to encourage persons to fulfill their individual potential through evidence-based treatment, advocacy, and community education. There’s no place like Hope.

Job Summary:

The School Nurse provides direct nursing services to students to maximize health and wellness in the school community at our location in Edwardsville, IL.

School Nurse Essential Duties:

• Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students in response to nursing assessments and in accordance with professional standards, Hope policies and procedures, and state and local mandates.
• Administer medications with appropriate documentation.
• Ensure all documentation, medical records, and consents are completed and updated.
• Perform mandated screening procedures for hearing and vision if applicable.
• Maintain communication with case managers, school personnel, and families to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Complete accident reports for students.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
• Ability to complete school nurse certification within one year of employment if not already attained.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Valid Illinois license as a Professional Registered Nurse.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Valid IL School Nurse certification.
• 2+ years of experience with a pediatric population.
• 2+ years of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Experience in an educational setting.

Available Benefits Include:

• Paid holidays, sick days, vacation days, and personal days each year.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short & long term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement & 401(k).