Barrington Community Unit School District 220
Substitute Nurse
- Compensation
- $40 / hr
- Location
- District, Illinois
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Healthcare
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 1. Baccalaureate Degree preferred, minimum Associate Degree preparation. 2. Current Registered Nurse Licensure in State of Illinois. 3. Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Prog
- REPORTS TO: Nursing Coordinator POSITION SUMMARY:
- The registered nurse provides direct nursing services to students and staff members to maximize health and wellness in the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- A. Nursing Care
- 1. Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children. 2. Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staff in response to the nursing
- B. Communication
- 1. Maintains communication with the certified school nurse, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of studen
- 3. Completes accident/incident reports for students/staff including workman's compensation claims and initializes exposure incident checklist. 4. Provides health services and counseling in an effectiv
- D. Professional Development
- 1. Participates as a member of their professional school nursing organization (IASN, NASN) and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and educati
- E. Other
- 1. Performs other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the immediate supervisor.
- PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
- The Registered Nurse will be responsible for delivering an individualized health
- care plan and assisting with the delivery of an individualized educational plan if applicable. The use of adaptive equipment may be necessary such as wheelchairs (manual, electric), Hoyer lift, specia
- TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Days: As Needed Hours per day: As Needed, but no to exceed 8 hours Pay: $40.42 per hour Benefits: Not Eligible
Full description
JOB DESCRIPTION
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Baccalaureate Degree preferred, minimum Associate Degree preparation.
- Current Registered Nurse Licensure in State of Illinois.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Program completion.
- Experience in nursing and completion of a School Nurse Emergency Care course.
- Illinois Certified Vision and Hearing technician preferred.
- Exemplary organizational, interpersonal, communication and technology skills.
- Ability to work harmoniously with children.
- Must be able to work under close supervision and follow orders.
- Should have a caring and sympathetic nature.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all staff and the public.
- Communicates effectively.
- Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms.
- Uses/operates computer equipment related to the position.
REPORTS TO: Nursing Coordinator
POSITION SUMMARY:
The registered nurse provides direct nursing services to students and staff members to maximize health and wellness in
the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state board of education policies and
procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A. Nursing Care
- Promotes and protects the optimal health status of children.
- Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staff in
response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and
procedures, and state and local mandates.
- Assists Certified School Nurse in obtaining a health and developmental history.
- Performs mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener)
and evaluates findings and refers deficits in vision, hearing, and growth, etc.
- Administers medication with appropriate guidelines and documentation; knows purpose and side
effects.
- Participates in maintaining accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates, including
immunization, physical examinations, and medical conditions, and related archival responsibilities.
- Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
- Identifies deviant health findings.
- Under guidance of Certified School Nurse, participates in special service meetings and completes health