Duties
To assist in providing a complete educational opportunity for each student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the district schools.
Reports to:
- Building principal
- District Coordinator of Nursing Services
- Assistant Superintendent of Pupil/Personnel Services
Performance Responsibilties of the Health Professional:
- Observation of students on a regular basis to detect health needs and making appropriate referrals to school authorities and/or outside agencies as needed.
- Consult with district nursing coordinator, parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics and other agencies on school health issues.
- Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students in the building.
- Provide care of both students and staff members in the event of illness/injury in accordance with district policy.
- Dispense medication as ordered.
- Access students with special needs and/or health problems and report that information to the appropriate school personnel. Attend meetings as requested by uilding administrator to provide input on student's medical needs.
- Conduct health screenings as required by the State of Illinois as well as thoise provided by Moline-Covla Valley School District 40. Provide follow-up and referral information as needed. Screenings include but are not limited to such things as:
- Vision and Hearing
- Dental Examiniations/Sealant Program
- Prepare and submit health data and reports as mandated by the State of Illinois by the dates required.
- Advise the building administrator on exclusion and readmission of students not in comliance with state requirements as well as students with infectious/contagious disease, in accordance with IDPH guidelines and district policy.
- Addume responsoibility for administering and monitoring medical treatment and/or medication given to students while attending school, in accordance with The Nurse Practice Act and district policy.
- Prepare and participate in the Human Growth and Development curriculum for all 4th-6th graders in the district.
- Conduct/participate in training programs as required by the district such as CPR/AED Certification. First Aid Practices, Blood-Borne Pathogen protocol, and in-servicing of bus drivers as needed.
Qualifications
Must hold an active Illinois Registered Nurse License. This person shall possess the personal characteristics and ability to work closely and cooperatively with students, parents, and staff. Must be knowledgeable of school functioning and operation.
Salary/Benefits
Salary: $34.74/hour
35 hours /week
Benefits and Insurance Available.
Vacancy is: Open Until Filled
How to Apply
Please submit an online application on the Frontline Recruiting & Hiring site, through the Moline-Coal Valley School District 40 website, under Careers > Support Staff.
Please submit your application along with your RN License and three references.
Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page
http://www.molineschools.org