Substitute School Nurse (Begins As Soon As Possible)�

Francis W. Parker School • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Francis W. Parker School, a JK-12th grade independent day school founded in 1901, is seeking an experienced Substitute School Nurse to cover planned and occasional same-day absences. The school enrolls 940 students and employs over 200 faculty and staff. This role will provide support with preventive health services to facilitate students' optimal physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse License
• Current CPR Certification
• Prior experience working in a school environment or with children
• Ability to operate various diagnostic equipment
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and public
• Ability to competently work with software such as Google Docs and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn new charting software to document medication administration, collect medical forms, troubleshoot parent questions, etc
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Attend to the daily well-being of the students as needed
• Manage students' chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma and seizure disorders
• Provide daily medications to students
• Administer provisions for first aid and emergency care; triage and determine the appropriate action to be taken and communicate information to parents and the related division office
• Consult with students, faculty, staff, and parents on health concerns they bring to the nurse
• Assist with updating medical records of students as needed
• Report the health status of individual students which may have a bearing on a child's situation at school to administration
• Stay up to date on new policies, procedures and guidelines at city, district, state and national levels
• Assist in assuring that the school is properly reporting cases of communicable diseases
• Make recommendations on health and safety practices which need additional attention
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• This position is not eligible for benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level