RN School Nurse

The Menta Education Group•Machesney Park, IL

15h•$35,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Registered Nurse with The Menta Education Group, you will oversee the health and well-being of students, act as a resource for health education and maintain student records and data for compliance purposes. Menta Academy Northwest, Machesney Park, IL. Must have R.N. License Staff Hours 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., following a School Calendar Direct Hire with our school: Return School Year after School Year Annual Salary for Full-Time. Willing to discuss Part-Time Option No Nights, No Weekends, No Federal Holidays Paid Holiday/Season Breaks Responsibilities Provide first aid care and medically prescribed services. Obtain and review consents for medication administration in school. Document each instance for medication administration. Train designated staff on medication administration and documentation of medication administration Maintain security of school health supplies. Instruct students in health education. Correspond with parents and medical providers on the health needs of students. Record immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data. Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly. Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed. Develop Individual Health Care plans for students with allergies. Qualifications Current/Active Registered Nurse Considerable knowledge of medical and mental health disorders and subsequent treatment. 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 the delivery of school health services. Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served. Capacity to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources. Compensation & Benefits In accordance with the Pay Transparency amendment to the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003, information about pay ranges and employee benefits can be found at the following links: Compensation Information: https://menta.com/compensation-arizona-and-illinois/ Please refer to the "Medical" section for this position's category Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off (PTO); and a 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match. For more information visit: https://menta.com/employee-benefits-full-time/ $35,000 - $55,000 a year Menta Academy Northwest At Menta Academy Northwest we are dedicated to ensuring each child reaches their potential in becoming 3-C Ready: College Ready, Career Ready, and Citizenship Ready. Educational services are intended to meet both the developmental and individual learning needs of each student. At Menta Academy Northwest we work with each student and family to ensure that each student has a mindset that is ready to learn and grow. Classrooms are designed to be active learning environments where young people have the opportunity to experience educational and behavioral success on a daily basis. Social Emotional learning supports are in place to aid and teach students coping skills, self regulation and restorative practices. These strategies are aimed at helping them succeed both academically and in their social relationships. Students Served: PK-21 Professional Associations and/or Partnerships The Menta Education Group affiliates are members/partners with CEC, CASE, Autism Speaks, ASBA, AAPSEC, AASA, CCSSO, SEAA, ASCD, and many more associations that focus on the education of children with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer The Menta Education Group (“Menta”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, gender identity and gender expression), color, national origin, religion, age, pregnancy or related conditions, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local law. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact Menta’s office.

Requirements

Current/Active Registered Nurse
Considerable knowledge of medical and mental health disorders and subsequent treatment.
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 the delivery of school health services.
Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
Capacity to coordinate and facilitate services between 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 in school.
Document each instance for medication administration.
Train designated staff on medication administration and documentation of medication administration
Maintain security of school health supplies.
Instruct students in health education.
Correspond with parents and medical providers on the health needs of students.
Record immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.
Develop Individual Health Care plans for students with allergies.