Substitute Nurse (RN)- $120 a day

Company: Kildeer Countryside School District 96
Location: Buffalo Grove
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

General Job Description:

The primary responsibility of the substitute nurse shall be to provide health care for a specific student, including dispensing required medications.

Qualifications:

1.1-3 years of experience in a pediatric medical environment preferred.

2.Must hold a diploma or Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree from an accredited nursing program.

3.Must hold a valid license from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations as an Illinois Registered Nurse.

4.Must be certified in CPR.

5.Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to maintain confidentiality.

6.Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

7. All KCSD 96 employees muct be vaccinated again COVID-19.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1.Dispenses medications as directed by the Illinois School Code and the District's policies and procedures, maintains security of controlled substances and medications.

2.Provides and/or monitors treatment based on assessment of student during periods of short-term and long-term rest and recovery, and communicates withparents and physicians of treatment, progress, etc.

3.Responsible for awareness of medication side effects and drug interactions.

4.Supervises and performs necessary medical interventions to provide and promote student independence.

5.Maintains universal precautions under the guidelines of OSHA.

6.Provides first aid care and notifies paramedics in a school emergency situation.

7.Develops, evaluates and updates individualized nursing interventions and goals for assigned student.

8.Communicates with teachers and other school staff on the medical needs/issues of the assigned student.

9.Attends parent/teacher/student meetings as required.

10.Refers students to the appropriate medical provider.

11.Assesses the medical needs of assigned student.

12.Interfaces with all levels of school staff and with District staff and outside agencies.

13.Performs other related duties as may be necessary and assigned by the director of educational services and the building principal.

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