Duties
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.
Qualifications
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 students
- Oversee health record filing for all students
- Compliance oversight per state mandates for all students
- Includes communication with each building's administrators & parents regarding compliance issues on a per student basis
- Enforcement of non-compliance penalties for all students in conjunction with each building's administrative staff
- Collaboration and communication with local physician's offices to share immunization data
Medical Issues
- Attend IEP/504 meetings for students with medical needs
- On 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 needed
- Ensuring that proper amount of insulin is drawn or entered into pump
- Oversee 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 license
- Provide occupational health initial triage and/or referral for staff injuries - insure proper paperwork is completed and submitted to human resources
Screenings/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 dates
- Organize 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 Department
Professional Development for Staff
- Organize and/or conduct annual CPR/AED training for each building
- Conduct staff in-services as needed for medical protocol and equipment (see medical issues)
- Provide support for district staff and administration for situations requiring medical assistance
- Provide 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 Team
- Speak to health classes about specific topics as requested by health teachers as time allows
- Conduct hand washing lessons for students as requested by teachers, and as time allows
- Speak at community events about school health issues as requested
- Additional duties as requested by Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent or Director of Student Support Services
How to Apply
Application Procedure: Apply online at www.mahometseymour.org. (District Information/Employment)
For More Information Contact:
Christine Northrup, Director of Student Support Services
1301 S. Bulldog Dr.
Mahomet, IL 61853
Phone: (217) 586-2161
Email: cnorthrup@mscusd.org