School Nurse Position

4 weeks ago


Waukegan, Illinois, United States Waukegan Community Unit District 60 Full time
Job Summary:

The School Nurse is a vital member of the Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 team, responsible for promoting the health and well-being of students. As a consultant to school personnel, the School Nurse will provide guidance on matters involving student health, promote awareness of health needs, and provide direct services to children who require immediate medical care.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a consultant to school personnel on matters involving student health
Promote awareness of health needs among students
Provide direct services to children who require immediate medical care
Attempt to prevent the spread of communicable diseases within the school environment
Refer children to appropriate sources for medical diagnosis and treatment
Participate in the formation of policies and procedures for the school health program
Work with various groups that have an interest in the health of public school children
Maintain lines of communication with medical doctors who are treating children with medical problems and/or special health needs
In-service all staff annually and as needed on Universal Precautions
Be an active participant of Pupil Personnel Staff
Complete a Health History for students having a complete case study evaluation and a Health History Update for students due for their 3-year evaluations
Provide support and guidance to students who have chronic and/or serious health problems in order to help them adjust to the school environment
Assume a leadership role in the identification of students with health needs that interfere with effective learning by uncovering health problems through observation, interviews, and analysis of records
Educate teachers and other school personnel to recognize and report health problems
Hold conferences, formal and informal, with teachers and other school personnel to help them learn to appropriately manage students with health problems
Serve as a resource person in the area of health education to teachers and other personnel
Teach students, directly and indirectly, about personal health procedures and habits
Promote compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois that pertain to physical examinations, immunizations, and other health matters
Make referrals for students who have failed Vision and/or Hearing screening and to follow-up with parents who need assistance
Scoliosis screening and referral
Maintain health records for each student
Make home calls to obtain necessary information, inform parents of health problems, and promote parental cooperation
Survey the school environment for safety hazards and poor sanitary conditions and report undesirable conditions to the principal
Participate in efforts to control communicable disease
Explain the scope of school health services to new staff
Perform such duties as may be assigned by the Chief Academic Officer.

Qualifications:

Valid Illinois Professional Educators License preferred, or RN + BSN with willingness to obtain PEL w/SN endorsement.
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