Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization
CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE ~ School Year
Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization, Palatine, Illinois, United States, 60251
Position Type:
Related Services/School Nurse
Date Posted: 12/20/2024
Location: Kirk School
Date Available: August 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled NSSEO is hiring a Certified School Nurse for the 2025-2026 school year
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Title...................................................... Certified School Nurse/IEP Designee Licensure............................................... Professional Educator License (PEL)/Valid License as Registered Nurse Endorsement.......................................... School Nurse Classification........................................... Certified/Licensed - 10 months - 195 days FLSA Status............................................ Exempt Reports to............................................... Program Administrator Salary Classification................................... NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting at Lane 1 Step 0 Reviewed/Revised..................................... 3/2023
PURPOSE:
The certified School Nurse assumes an active role in the formation, review and revision of health and wellness procedures, policies and functions of the school health program and maintains compliance as required by the Illinois School Code and Illinois Department of Public Health for state mandated student health requirements. They provide appropriate care of illness or injury to students and communicate with school personnel, parents/guardians and medical care providers for coordination of care. They participate in a multidisciplinary team by completing and presenting health history and indicating accommodations related to health concerns.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assumes active role in the formation, review and revision of health and wellness procedures, policies and functions of the school health program. • Maintains compliance as required by the Illinois School Code and Illinois Department of Public Health for state mandated student health requirements. • Assists in the prevention of the spread of communicable diseases. • Provides appropriate care of illness or injury to students in accordance with school district policies and procedures and professional standards. • Communicates with school personnel, parents/guardians and medical care providers for coordination of care. • Administers medication and completes treatments and procedures as ordered by the medical care provider and documents appropriately. • Assists students and families in accessing health care. • Participates in a multidisciplinary team by completing and presenting health history, writing health components of the Annual Review, and indicating accommodations related to health concerns. • Develops, maintains, and implements Emergency Care Plans and Individual Health Care Plans. • Obtains and maintains IDPH audiometric and vision screening certification and conduct annual screenings. • Obtains and maintains CPR/AED instructor certification with American Heart Association and conducts classes for NSSEO staff at various times throughout the school year as indicated. • Adheres to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. • Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues. • Completes necessary documentation on individual health records. • Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies. • Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. • Optimizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge. • Reports state mandated health requirements to home school districts. • Provides staff training on Health Plans and medical concerns for individual students as needed. • Trains appropriate staff on delegable nursing tasks as per Nurse Practice Act and documents training annually or as needed
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and therapist. • Assume other duties and special projects as assigned. • Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are frequently required. • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capability of climbing is occasionally required and balancing is frequently required. • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is frequently required. • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are frequently required. • Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present. • Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is occasionally present. • Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is occasionally or frequently present.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Professional Educators License (PEL) endorsed for a School Nurse. • Valid license as a registered professional nurse in Illinois. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. • Ability to travel within NSSEO and move about NSSEO and programs as necessary. • Current Adult and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification. • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff. • Ability to physically move about the building. • Ability to lift and position students. • Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, and apply training in crisis situations including physical management of students. • Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology. • Qualified IDPH Vision and Hearing Technician (preferred). • Previous experience in in mental health setting or school setting (optional).
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Specific skills related to proficient use of technology systems, computers and electronic communication devices and the ability to develop, implement, modify and assess student academic progress. Continued need to attend training and participate in professional development in order to update knowledge and to implement the curriculum and positive behavioral interventions effectively to meet the changing needs of students.
Ability is required to independently problem-solve, schedule daily activities, model good communication and to communicate and work effectively with professional staff and parents. Ability is required to monitor student academic performance and behaviors across settings and to physically position and manipulate students as necessary.
Responsibilities include: completing IEP updates within specified timeframes, working collaboratively with team members, parents, and administration, managing time and schedule efficiently, planning and implementing appropriate lesson plans, managing classroom aides and scheduling appropriate activities, using specialized equipment effectively, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules and making data-driven decisions for meaningful educational activities.
Attachment(s):
CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE.pdf
Date Posted: 12/20/2024
Location: Kirk School
Date Available: August 2025
Closing Date: Until Filled NSSEO is hiring a Certified School Nurse for the 2025-2026 school year
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Title...................................................... Certified School Nurse/IEP Designee Licensure............................................... Professional Educator License (PEL)/Valid License as Registered Nurse Endorsement.......................................... School Nurse Classification........................................... Certified/Licensed - 10 months - 195 days FLSA Status............................................ Exempt Reports to............................................... Program Administrator Salary Classification................................... NSSEA Salary Schedule - starting at Lane 1 Step 0 Reviewed/Revised..................................... 3/2023
PURPOSE:
The certified School Nurse assumes an active role in the formation, review and revision of health and wellness procedures, policies and functions of the school health program and maintains compliance as required by the Illinois School Code and Illinois Department of Public Health for state mandated student health requirements. They provide appropriate care of illness or injury to students and communicate with school personnel, parents/guardians and medical care providers for coordination of care. They participate in a multidisciplinary team by completing and presenting health history and indicating accommodations related to health concerns.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Assumes active role in the formation, review and revision of health and wellness procedures, policies and functions of the school health program. • Maintains compliance as required by the Illinois School Code and Illinois Department of Public Health for state mandated student health requirements. • Assists in the prevention of the spread of communicable diseases. • Provides appropriate care of illness or injury to students in accordance with school district policies and procedures and professional standards. • Communicates with school personnel, parents/guardians and medical care providers for coordination of care. • Administers medication and completes treatments and procedures as ordered by the medical care provider and documents appropriately. • Assists students and families in accessing health care. • Participates in a multidisciplinary team by completing and presenting health history, writing health components of the Annual Review, and indicating accommodations related to health concerns. • Develops, maintains, and implements Emergency Care Plans and Individual Health Care Plans. • Obtains and maintains IDPH audiometric and vision screening certification and conduct annual screenings. • Obtains and maintains CPR/AED instructor certification with American Heart Association and conducts classes for NSSEO staff at various times throughout the school year as indicated. • Adheres to the Illinois Nurse Practice Act. • Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues. • Completes necessary documentation on individual health records. • Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies. • Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties. • Optimizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge. • Reports state mandated health requirements to home school districts. • Provides staff training on Health Plans and medical concerns for individual students as needed. • Trains appropriate staff on delegable nursing tasks as per Nurse Practice Act and documents training annually or as needed
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and therapist. • Assume other duties and special projects as assigned. • Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling are frequently required. • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capability of climbing is occasionally required and balancing is frequently required. • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is frequently required. • To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are frequently required. • Exposure to temperature extremes is seldom or not present. • Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is occasionally present. • Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or others is occasionally or frequently present.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Professional Educators License (PEL) endorsed for a School Nurse. • Valid license as a registered professional nurse in Illinois. • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. • Ability to travel within NSSEO and move about NSSEO and programs as necessary. • Current Adult and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification. • Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff. • Ability to physically move about the building. • Ability to lift and position students. • Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, and apply training in crisis situations including physical management of students. • Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology. • Qualified IDPH Vision and Hearing Technician (preferred). • Previous experience in in mental health setting or school setting (optional).
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
Specific skills related to proficient use of technology systems, computers and electronic communication devices and the ability to develop, implement, modify and assess student academic progress. Continued need to attend training and participate in professional development in order to update knowledge and to implement the curriculum and positive behavioral interventions effectively to meet the changing needs of students.
Ability is required to independently problem-solve, schedule daily activities, model good communication and to communicate and work effectively with professional staff and parents. Ability is required to monitor student academic performance and behaviors across settings and to physically position and manipulate students as necessary.
Responsibilities include: completing IEP updates within specified timeframes, working collaboratively with team members, parents, and administration, managing time and schedule efficiently, planning and implementing appropriate lesson plans, managing classroom aides and scheduling appropriate activities, using specialized equipment effectively, maintaining confidentiality, meeting deadlines and schedules and making data-driven decisions for meaningful educational activities.
Attachment(s):
CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE.pdf