AURORA WEST SCHOOL DISTRICT REGISTERED NURSE - JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE
STAFF MEMBER TO REPORTS TO: CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE,
CERTIFIED SCHOOL NURSE LEAD,
BUILDING PRINCIPAL, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AND FAMILY SERVICES
l. GENERAL RESPONSIBIUTIES AND SCOPE OF POSITION:
Provide school health and nursing services to student; conducts health histories and advises special education teams and teachers on students' health needs; oversees health records; assists in the development of accommodations for students with health Issues; liaison to public health department and other medical professionals.
II. DELIVERY OF SERVICE:
1. Provides direct professional nursing services, including, but not limited to: the administration of medication, first aid, assisting the sick, and responding to emergencies. Using knowledge of health issues and assessment skills to determine appropriate interventions in accordance with professional nursing standards, district policy and procedures, and state and local mandates. Takes and records temperatures of children when indicated. Stays with and comforts sick or injured children until the parent or guardian arrives.
2. Completes accident/incident reports for students and staff.
3. Keeps a complete, daily, electronic log of all student visits to health office, student injuries and illness. Initiates contact with and act as liaison between home and school to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
4. Is aware and follows Illinois Department of Public Health rules and regulations regarding communicable disease policies. Notifies District Certified School Nurse, building administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action to meet the health and safety needs of students and staff.
5. Evaluates and maintains cumulative student health records for compliance and follows Illinois Department of Public Health rules and regulations for immunizations, physical examinations, sports physicals, dental and eye examinations. Enters accurate data into the district's electronic record system for mandated state reports. Excludes students from school who do not meet the mandated requirements, following consultation with the Certified School Nurse and building principal.
6. Administers and electronically records students' daily medication intake.
7. Assists with preparation for screening programs according to district procedures. Records all screening results in the Cumulative Health Record.
8. Assists the Certified School Nurse in clinics and other health programs within the school, (i.e. kindergarten registration, preschool vision and hearing screenings, etc.).
9. Attends meetings during scheduled working day.
10. Completes student health histories as part of the special education evaluation process. Submits all health histories to the assigned Certified School Nurse for approval.
11. Develops health care plans when students need special physical health care procedures provided at school.
12. Participates in special education IEP meetings, Section 504 meetings, and annual reviews as appropriate.
13. Reports monthly communicable disease summary in compliance with district procedures.
14. Assesses supply needs and keeps an on-going list in preparation for ordering.
15. Maintains a sanitary and orderly Health Office environment.
16. Assists with procedures of special-needs students as an "as needed" basis after receiving proper training and servicing through required ISBE course (this is a condition of employment).
17. Acts as a liaison between the home, school, county health agencies, and other medical staff.
18. Other tasks or duties as assigned.
III. PROFESSIONALISM:
1. Works cooperatively with others
Is courteous to other staff members
Respects other staff members and is respected in return
Respects students and is respected in return
Is a positive role model for students
Works cooperatively with administrators, consultants, community members and other teachers
Views people in terms of their basic humanity, not their race, cleanliness or background
Provides feedback to and effectively communicates with students, parents and other medical professionals.
2. Performs professional responsibilities
- Follows Board of Education, district, and building guidelines and procedures.
- Participates in developing and supports building goal.
- Maintains a satisfactory record of attendance.
- Maintains teacher work hours.
- Arrives on time for meetings and other scheduled activities.
- Completes assigned tasks on schedule.
- Manages routine business and record keeping efficiently.
- Regularly establishes own professional development goals.
- Shares materials, resources, and ideas with colleagues.
- Exhibits a positive attitude and refrains from non-constructive discussions or derogatory criticisms of students, parents, colleagues, and the school district in general.
- Maintains confidentiality concerning information about students and their families.
- Serves as a student and parent advocate.
- Contributes to the maintenance of a building climate that is conducive to learning.
- Participates in professional organizations
IV. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Medication effects and proper administration procedures
Proper operation of specialized health assessment instruments
Modern medical terminology, equipment, and techniques
Accepted methods and principals of personal hygiene
Diagnostic methods of medical conditions and diseases
Accepted testing techniques for hearing, vision, scoliosis and other screenings
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills
Health and safety regulations
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques
Basic computer programs
First aid, CPR, and AED procedures
Provide school health and nursing services to students
Serve as a health resource to students, school personnel, and the community
Screen students for vision, hearing, and other problems
Train and provide health information to parents, students, and staff
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Learn organizational operations, policies, and objectives
Plan and organize work
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Observe health and safety regulations
Administer first aid, CPR, and AED
Maintain records and prepare reports
Operation standard office equipment, including a computer
Ability to work independently
V. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Registered Nurse with current Illinois license in good standing
Valid American Red Cross Community CPR and Standard First Aid Instructor certificate
Valid Certificate for AED
ISBE Designation for IEP Meetings
VI. WORKING CONDITIONS:
Health office environment
Sub to emergency situation
VII. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized medical equipment
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to assist students
Hearing and speaking to exchange information
Seeing to read a variety of materials and to monitor students
Lifting and moving students as assigned by position
Toileting and position students
Contact with blood and other body fluids
Potential for contact with blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $23.40 - $35.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
Work Location: In person
