Duties
The 1:1 Registered Nurse will:
? Provide direct nursing care to the assigned student in accordance with physician orders,
the student’s individualized health care plan, emergency action plan, IEP, Section 504
Plan, and District procedures.
? Assess and monitor the student’s health status throughout the school day.
? Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with applicable laws,
physician orders, and District procedures.
? Provide nursing interventions related to the student’s identified medical needs and follow
the established medical plan.
? Recognize changes in the student’s medical condition and respond appropriately.
? Respond to medical emergencies and initiate emergency procedures when necessary.
? Maintain emergency medications, equipment, and supplies needed for the assigned
student.
? Accompany and support the student during classroom activities, transitions, lunch,
recess, co-curricular activities, and other parts of the school day when nursing support is
required.
? Accompany the student on field trips and other school-sponsored activities when nursing
services are required.
? Collaborate with the District Nurse/School Nurse, administrators, teachers, related
service providers, instructional assistants, and other staff members regarding the
student’s health and safety needs.
? Communicate relevant health information to appropriate staff while maintaining student
confidentiality.
? Communicate with the student’s parent/guardian regarding health-related concerns as
appropriate and in coordination with District procedures.
? Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation, including medication
administration, treatments, observations, interventions, and significant health-related
events.
? Follow District procedures related to infection control, medication administration,
emergency response, confidentiality, and student safety.
? Participate in meetings related to the student when requested, including IEP, Section
504, health care planning, and re-entry meetings.
? Assist in the development and implementation of individualized health care plans and
emergency action plans as appropriate.
? Maintain student confidentiality and professional communication in accordance with
FERPA, HIPAA , applicable state and federal laws, and District policy.
? Promote student dignity, privacy, inclusion, and independence.
? Encourage the student to participate independently in school activities and health-related
routines to the greatest extent appropriate.
? Maintain professional boundaries while providing individualized support.
? Perform other nursing-related duties associated with the assigned student as directed by
the Assistant Superintendent for Student Services, District Nurse/School Nurse, or
building administrator.
Qualifications
Required:
? Current Illinois Registered Professional Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
? Current CPR/AED certification.
? Current First Aid certification, if not included within CPR certification.
? Ability to provide individualized nursing services based on physician orders and the
student’s identified medical needs.
? Knowledge of emergency medical procedures.
? Ability to maintain accurate health records and documentation.
? Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise professional judgment.
? Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
? Ability to work effectively within a school environment and as part of a multidisciplinary
team.
Preferred:
? Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
? Previous pediatric, school nursing, community health, or medically complex student
experience.
? Experience working with children with disabilities or complex medical needs.
? Professional Educator License with School Nurse endorsement, when applicable to the
responsibilities of the position.
Salary/Benefits
$50,000 - $65,000 dependent on experience. 7:50 am to 3:00 pm work schedule when students are in attendance.
Additional Notes
7:50 am to 3:00 pm work schedule when students are in attendance.
Physical Requirements:
The employee must be able to perform the physical duties necessary to safely support the
assigned student. Depending upon the individual student’s needs, responsibilities may include:
? Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
? Moving throughout the school building and school grounds.
? Assisting with positioning, mobility, transfers, or personal care when required by the
student’s plan.
? Bending, kneeling, reaching, and lifting as necessary to provide nursing care.
? Transporting or managing medical equipment and supplies.
? Responding quickly and appropriately during a medical emergency.