Nurses Aide

Midlothian, IL 60445

January 28, 2025

POSITION: Nurses’ Aide

STARTING DATE: TBD

QUALIFICATIONS: See attached job description

TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: 1. Work year: Ten Months
2. Salary and fringe benefits to be established by the Board of Education.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: See attached job description.

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of Educational Support Personnel.

APPLY TO: Interested applicants should attach a letter of interest and supportive documentation (complete resume, copy of certificate, college credentials and transcripts, and references) to the online application on the District web site at:

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until position is filled

TITLE OF POSITION
Nurses’ Aide

LOCATION OF THE POSITION
Bremen High School

REPORTS TO:
Nurses

SUMMARY:

Main contact for the school nurses, assisting with schedules, job assignments and coordination of screenings, clinics and immunizations for the District. Performs daily office work that includes charts, forms and reports. These documents will require development, review and updating in accordance with changing state and federal requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contacts nurses to confirm schedules and job assignments.
• Updates and maintains calendars for screenings, immunizations and clinics.
• Assist in labeling and maintaining student health records.
• Notifies parents of immunization deficiencies through phone, Swift Messages, email, and/or mail contact.
• Communicates with physicians and other healthcare providers as needed.
• Submits requisitions and process purchase orders.
• Attends other various trainings as needed to update knowledge and skills.
• Works with school staff on nursing schedule changes.
• Attendance and punctuality are an important function of the positon.
• Helps maintain a current confidential list of students with health conditions.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining a neat and orderly environment.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and notifies LSN on needed supplies.
• Reports serious accidents or unusual symptoms to the nurse and seeks direction as necessary.
• Follows up on delinquent physical, dental, vision and hearing examinations and incomplete immunization information as directed by the school nurse.
• Assists in vision and hearing screening programs as directed by the school nurse.
• Respects the strict confidential nature of the position.
• Assess and triage students and staff as delegated by the nurse.
• Additional duties as assigned by nurse or administration.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School graduate or equivalent
• CAN, MA, or other medical certification
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must have excellent grammar, spelling and punctuation skills.
• Excellent human relations skills, and an understanding of student behavior.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and FERPA.
• First Aid and CPR certification required or ability to be certified.
• Diabetic caregiver certification or ability to be certified.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees, students, staff and volunteers.
• Adaptable and flexible to traveling between buildings in the district if the need arises.
• Spanish speaking preferred.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Ten-month work year. Salary and fringe benefits to be established by the Board of Education.
Hours will shadow nurse’s hours during the school year and summer at the respective building/school.