School Health Nurse

3 weeks ago

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

The School Health Nurse is a vital member of the Waukegan Community Unit District 60 team, responsible for promoting the health and well-being of students. As a consultant to school personnel, the School Health Nurse will provide direct services to children who require immediate medical care, refer children to appropriate sources for medical diagnosis and treatment, and participate in the formation of policies and procedures for the school health program.

Key Responsibilities:

* To serve as a consultant to school personnel on matters involving the health of pupils;
* Promote an awareness of the health needs of pupils;
* Provide direct services to children who require immediate medical care;
* 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 who have 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 pupils who have chronic and/or serious health problems in order to help the pupils adjust to the school environment;
* Assume a leadership role in the identification of those 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 children who have health problems;
* Serve as a resource person in the area of health education to teachers and other personnel;
* Teach pupils, 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;
* Maintain health records for each pupil;
* 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;
* Explain the scope of school health services to new staff;

Requirements:

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare and experience working with students. A bachelor's degree in nursing or a related field is required, as well as a valid nursing license. The candidate should also have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Waukegan Community Unit District 60:

Waukegan Community Unit District 60 is a public school district serving students in preschool through grade 12. The district is committed to providing a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. We are proud to offer a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our students and contribute to the success of our district.

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