Registered School Nurse - North Ridge Middle School
About The Position
The Registered School Nurse position at North Ridge Middle School for the 2026-2027 school year is responsible for providing comprehensive health services to students and staff. This role involves developing health care plans, administering direct nursing care, managing medications, maintaining accurate medical records, and participating in health-related screenings and programs. The nurse will also provide health information and counseling, make referrals for suspected abuse/neglect, and ensure a well-maintained health services facility. This is a 180-day position with terms of employment governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse licensure, Illinois
- Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion
- Illinois Certification as a Vision and Hearing screening technician
- Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology
- Experience in nursing
- Completion of a school health orientation program
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains current health care plans for students needing special nursing interventions.
- Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care.
- Administers medication with appropriate documentation.
- Maintains accurate medical records for compliance with state mandates (immunizations, physical examinations, medical conditions).
- Provides relevant information to the IEP team.
- Performs mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing and provides results to the IEP team.
- Provides staff in-service programs on health topics.
- Provides health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff.
- Supervises and/or provides screening and follow-up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical deficits.
- Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
- Maintains an organized health services facility conducive to confidential communication and services.
- Provides health services, information, and counseling to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
- Completes accident/incident reports for students.
- Compiles data for statistical purposes.
- Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
- Recommends modifications of the school program for students requiring accommodations due to a health deficit.
- Maintains standards specified in Professional Performance Expectations for District 118.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
