Duties
Job Summary:
The Certified School Nurse works with the building administration and staff to provide health services that are designed to modify or remove health-related barriers that affect the academic and social emotional development of individual students. The Certified School Nurse provides preventative health services such as health education, referrals, and basic care in order to prevent serious health problems and manage current conditions. The Certified School Nurse may participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, taking the responsibility for collecting, evaluating, interpreting, communicating health related information, and making appropriate educational recommendations as necessary. The Certified School Nurse is also responsible for maintaining health files for all students. The school nurse provides services for multiple school sites.
Additional Notes
Cook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.