Substitute Nurse

Position Title: Nurse
Department: Special Services
Location: Bradley East
Reports to: Director of Special Services and Building Principals
FLSA Class: Non-Exempt
Revised Date: July 1, 2015

SUMMARY

Provides temporary healthcare coverage when the full-time school nurse is absent. Their primary role is to maintain a safe, healthy environment so students can continue learning with minimal disruption.

DUTIES

• Provides professional nursing services as defined in The Illinois Nursing Ace (Ill.Rev.Stat. 1985, ch 111, par. 3405 (4)(1)
• Identifies student health problems, make referrals for their diagnosis, treatment and remediation, and provides follow-up for each referral
• Administers and monitors medication and treatment given in school (subject to local policy regarding the administration of medication at school)
• Act as liaison between home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector
• Assumes responsibility for identification and referral of students in need of medical care.
• Consults with parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school health matters.
• Maintains up to date health records on all students.
• Observe students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
• Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a staff member or student who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions at each building.
• Assists in health instruction, family education, and other health topics at each building.
• Performs any other duties that may be assigned by administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet any certification requirements of the state.
• Pediatric experience preferred.