Position Title: Nurse

Department: Special Services

Location: Bradley East

Reports to: Director of Special Services and Building Principals

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Revised Date: July 1, 2015

SUMMARY

Provides temporary healthcare coverage when the full-time school nurse is absent. Their primary role is to maintain a safe, healthy environment so students can continue learning with minimal disruption. 

DUTIES

1. Provides professional nursing services as defined in The Illinois Nursing Ace (Ill.Rev.Stat. 1985, ch 111, par. 3405 (4)(1)
2. Identifies student health problems, make referrals for their diagnosis, treatment and remediation, and provides follow-up for each referral
3. Administers and monitors medication and treatment given in school (subject to local policy regarding the administration of medication at school)
4. Act as liaison between home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector
5. Assumes responsibility for identification and referral of students in need of medical care.
6. Consults with parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health matters.
7. Maintains up to date health records on all students.
8. Observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
9. Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a staff member or student who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
10. Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions at each building.
11. Assists in health instruction, family education, and other health topics at each building.
12. Performs any other duties that may be assigned by administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must meet any certification requirements of the state.

2. Pediatric experience preferred.