RN School Nurse

The Menta Education Group • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse oversees the health and well-being of students at Menta Academy Oak Park and Menta Academy Chicago West, alternating between the two locations on different weekdays. The RN provides first aid and prescribed medical services, supports health education, communicates with parents and medical providers, and maintains health records and data required for compliance. The position follows a school calendar and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Central Time. It is a direct-hire role with the school, with ongoing employment from school year to school year and no annual contract. There are no night or weekend shifts.

Menta Academy Oak Park offers a personalized, blended learning environment designed around students’ Individual Educational Plans, interests, and learning needs. The school serves high school students and uses digital learning, group problem-solving, self-directed learning, and flexible instructional spaces.

Requirements

• Current, active Registered Nurse credential.
• Considerable knowledge of medical and mental health disorders and their treatments.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations affecting delivery of school health services.
• Some knowledge of school organization and the community served.
• Ability to coordinate and facilitate services among the school, local health agency, and other community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Obtain and review consents for medication administration at school.
• Document each instance of medication administration.
• Train designated staff in medication administration and related documentation.
• Maintain the security of school health supplies.
• Instruct students in health education.
• Correspond with parents and medical providers about students’ health needs.
• Record immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
• Keep related-service logs accurate and updated weekly.
• Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related-service staff as needed or as directed by an IEP.
• Develop Individual Health Care plans for students with allergies.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed