ROE #9 Champaign-Ford County School Districts
School Nurse
ROE #9 Champaign-Ford County School Districts, Mahomet, Illinois, United States, 61853
Position Type:District Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:10/11/2024
Location:Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3
Date Available:01/03/2025
Closing Date:Until Filled
District:Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3Description:
Full time School Nurse. Position begins with the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year. Extended contract of 15 days before school begins & 5 days after school ends. Prior to start date, additional paid training days available.
Requirements : Valid and registered Illinois R.N. License. School Nurse Certification preferred or must be willing to obtain either either School Nurse Certification or RN in Special Education training.
Duties:
Immunizations and health records (physicals, immunizations, dental & vision)Oversee data entry for all studentsOversee health record filing for all studentsCompliance oversight per state mandates for all students
Includes communication with each building's administrators & parents regarding compliance issues on a per student basisEnforcement of non-compliance penalties for all students in conjunction with each building's administrative staffCollaboration and communication with local physician's offices to share immunization data
Medical Issues
Attend IEP/504 meetings for students with medical needsOn call for injuries and medical questions for all buildings
If appropriated, provide treatment. If beyond nursing scope, send or refer to physician
Attend all medical protocol meetings for students with medical issues
Prepare medical protocols for each student in collaboration with parents
Provide in-service for staff on medical procedures and protocols per their student's needs
Including, but not limited to: catheterization; trach care; feeding tubes; insulin draw and injection; epi pen injection
Provide oversight of staff conducting medical procedures to insure safety of student and staff compliance with student medical protocols, and Illinois nursing standards are met
Diabetes
Work with families to develop appropriate protocols to reflect Diabetic Management Plan provided by the student's physician, including but not limited to:
Determination of how much insulin is neededEnsuring that proper amount of insulin is drawn or entered into pumpOversee insulin administration (by syringe, pen or pump)Diabetic diet oversight (Determining carbohydrate counts & subsequent insulin amounts)Resource for district staff and parents to address medical questions and concerns within the scope of nursing licenseProvide occupational health initial triage and/or referral for staff injuries - insure proper paperwork is completed and submitted to human resourcesScreenings/Clinics
Conduct/oversee state mandated Vision and Hearing screening (certification required) for all affected students
Conduct Vision and Hearing screenings for M-S students at Ready School and Circle Academy, Champaign
Conduct/oversee Vision and Hearing screenings for Pre-K screening datesOrganize and oversee free dental clinics for M-S students in need of dental care, or other clinics as needed and in collaboration with Champaign-Urbana Public Health DepartmentProfessional Development for Staff
Organize and/or conduct annual CPR/AED training for each buildingConduct staff in-services as needed for medical protocol and equipment (see medical issues)Provide support for district staff and administration for situations requiring medical assistanceProvide annual EpiPen training, and general emergency guidance for seizure, diabetes, etc. at the beginning of the year staff meetings.Other Duties
Serve as part of the district Crisis TeamSpeak to health classes about specific topics as requested by health teachers as time allowsConduct hand washing lessons for students as requested by teachers, and as time allowsSpeak at community events about school health issues as requestedAdditional duties as requested by Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or Director of Student Support Services
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.mahometseymour.org. (District Information/Employment)
For More Information Contact:Christine Northrup, Director of Student Support Services1301 S. Bulldog Dr.Mahomet, IL 61853Phone: (217) 586-2161Email: cnorthrup@mscusd.org
Date Posted:10/11/2024
Location:Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3
Date Available:01/03/2025
Closing Date:Until Filled
District:Mahomet-Seymour CUSD #3Description:
Full time School Nurse. Position begins with the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year. Extended contract of 15 days before school begins & 5 days after school ends. Prior to start date, additional paid training days available.
Requirements : Valid and registered Illinois R.N. License. School Nurse Certification preferred or must be willing to obtain either either School Nurse Certification or RN in Special Education training.
Duties:
Immunizations and health records (physicals, immunizations, dental & vision)Oversee data entry for all studentsOversee health record filing for all studentsCompliance oversight per state mandates for all students
Includes communication with each building's administrators & parents regarding compliance issues on a per student basisEnforcement of non-compliance penalties for all students in conjunction with each building's administrative staffCollaboration and communication with local physician's offices to share immunization data
Medical Issues
Attend IEP/504 meetings for students with medical needsOn call for injuries and medical questions for all buildings
If appropriated, provide treatment. If beyond nursing scope, send or refer to physician
Attend all medical protocol meetings for students with medical issues
Prepare medical protocols for each student in collaboration with parents
Provide in-service for staff on medical procedures and protocols per their student's needs
Including, but not limited to: catheterization; trach care; feeding tubes; insulin draw and injection; epi pen injection
Provide oversight of staff conducting medical procedures to insure safety of student and staff compliance with student medical protocols, and Illinois nursing standards are met
Diabetes
Work with families to develop appropriate protocols to reflect Diabetic Management Plan provided by the student's physician, including but not limited to:
Determination of how much insulin is neededEnsuring that proper amount of insulin is drawn or entered into pumpOversee insulin administration (by syringe, pen or pump)Diabetic diet oversight (Determining carbohydrate counts & subsequent insulin amounts)Resource for district staff and parents to address medical questions and concerns within the scope of nursing licenseProvide occupational health initial triage and/or referral for staff injuries - insure proper paperwork is completed and submitted to human resourcesScreenings/Clinics
Conduct/oversee state mandated Vision and Hearing screening (certification required) for all affected students
Conduct Vision and Hearing screenings for M-S students at Ready School and Circle Academy, Champaign
Conduct/oversee Vision and Hearing screenings for Pre-K screening datesOrganize and oversee free dental clinics for M-S students in need of dental care, or other clinics as needed and in collaboration with Champaign-Urbana Public Health DepartmentProfessional Development for Staff
Organize and/or conduct annual CPR/AED training for each buildingConduct staff in-services as needed for medical protocol and equipment (see medical issues)Provide support for district staff and administration for situations requiring medical assistanceProvide annual EpiPen training, and general emergency guidance for seizure, diabetes, etc. at the beginning of the year staff meetings.Other Duties
Serve as part of the district Crisis TeamSpeak to health classes about specific topics as requested by health teachers as time allowsConduct hand washing lessons for students as requested by teachers, and as time allowsSpeak at community events about school health issues as requestedAdditional duties as requested by Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or Director of Student Support Services
Application Procedure:
Apply online at www.mahometseymour.org. (District Information/Employment)
For More Information Contact:Christine Northrup, Director of Student Support Services1301 S. Bulldog Dr.Mahomet, IL 61853Phone: (217) 586-2161Email: cnorthrup@mscusd.org