Certified School Nurse

Position Type :

Student Support Services / School Nurse

Date Posted : 12 / 18 / 2024

Location :

Hiawatha CUSD #426, Kirkland, IL

Date Available : 01 / 06 / 2025

District :

Hiawatha CUSD #426 Hiawatha CUSD #426 has immediate opening for a Part-Time Certified School Nurse position for a unit district of approximate 450 students.

QUALIFICATIONS : 1. Valid Professional Educator License with School Nurse Endorsement.

2. Preferably, two years of experience in public health nursing or in a school district.

3. Demonstrated desire to help all children.

4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO : Principal and / or Superintendent

JOB GOAL : To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district schools.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coordinates school health services, including physical and dental examinations, immunization program, and tests for hearing and vision as required by state law.
• Works with specialists for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• May perform student home visits as needed.
• Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health programs for all parties.
• Contacts homes of children referred by principals.
• Advises on modification of the educational program to meet health needs of individual students.
• Prepares and submits reports for the superintendent, county and the State Department of Public Health.
• Authorizes exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases as required by state rules and regulations.
• Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects.
• Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools.
• Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service and health curriculum.
• Participates and provides in-service training programs for district personnel.
• Keeps an inventory and dispenses all medication to students on a daily basis.
• Demonstrates regular and punctual attendance.
• Maintains a professional, positive attitude, and personal demeanor when dealing with the public as a member of the school staff.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Nine month school year. Salary and work year to be established by the Board according to HCTA Contract.

EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions and / or Board policies of the Evaluation Plan agreed upon in accordance with State rules and regulations as prescribed by the Illinois School Code.

How to Apply : Please complete the online application, including a letter of interest, resume, copy of transcripts, copy of certificates along with 3 letters of reference. Questions may be directed to Holly Way, District Administrative Assistant, Hiawatha CUSD #426 at : holly.way@d426.org