Job Description

We are seeking an experienced School Nurse to join our faculty and staff community. This is a full time position that is responsible for the day-to-day management of the School’s Health Office with a focus on student health, wellness and management of medical records and provides support on employee related health matters. This position serves as a liaison to the community on health and wellness issues and provides education and training on health issues to students, employees and families.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Health Care

• Provide direct and thoughtful nursing care to ill or injured students or staff during the school year and when on-site during summer program
• Assess students physically and emotionally and take appropriate steps to address student health needs
• Be aware of barriers to learning for students, i.e. vision, hearing, vaccination status, mental health; collaborate with teachers, student wellness team and administration as necessary
• Observe and report any unusual finding or unsafe activity to administration
• Maintain tracking of student visits to the health office
• Supervise the assistant nurse including mentorship, training, delegation of responsibilities and completing employee evaluations
• Maintain health office in clean, orderly and safe condition with special attention to confidential information, inventory management, secured student medication and safe disposal procedures
• Administer medications and manage chronic illness in coordination with individually developed care plans
• Track student absence and illness, notifying appropriate parties of communicable diseases
• Be available to attend camp programs if deemed necessary

Health Policies & Records

• Assist with the development and maintenance of school health policies and tracking log to record information regarding student visits to the health office
• Manage school health records in accordance with Illinois School Students Records Act
• Maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions
• Update and provide allergy information to all classroom staff pertaining to their specific students
• Prepare all necessary medical information, materials and forms for camps or other school activities; provide basic training to staff responsible for student medical care and medication management at camp, prepare personnel to support children with specific medical conditions at these school events
• Adherence to all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements
• Adherence to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), while also upholding relevant aspects of the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Health & Wellness Education

• Provide health and wellness information and programs to students, parents, faculty and staff
• Initiate contact with, and act as a liaison between home, school, community health agencies, independent school nurse’s groups and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community
• Maintain communication with administration, teachers, staff, and families to foster a partnership focused on the health and safety needs of the students
• Acquire professional training related to information relevant to the school population by attending educational conferences, training workshops and other related activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested
• Other responsibilities as assigned and needed

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensed to practice in Illinois
• Minimum two years professional nursing experience, preferably in a school or pediatric setting
• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification
• School Nurse certification a plus but not required
• Knowledge of children's intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development
• Highly motivated with outstanding oral, written, and interpersonal skills; strong organizational skills
• Demonstrates sensitivity, good judgment, professional boundaries and confidentiality in working with sensitive information related to students and families
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, ability to make decisions in the moment, confident in expertise related to school health and emotional maturity
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Google Drive tools
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred
• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality
• Hours of work are consistent Monday to Friday, evenings or weekend consultation may be required when health-related issues arise that impact the school community

Additional Information

Pay Information: The salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000 based on skills and experience.

Near North Montessori offers a variety of benefits which include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• EAP Program & Pet Insurance
• Flexible Paid Time off
• Professional Development Opportunities

Near North Montessori believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, conditions, and privileges of employment.