Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Dunlap Community Unit School
Peoria, IL

Nurse - Full Time (3225)

This position is part time, 2 days a week, 5.75 hrs/day $30/hr Reports to: Director of Student Services Position Objective: * To collect data and collaborate in assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate. Essential Functions: * Provides direct professional nursing services to students which include but may not be limited to: naso-tracheo suctioning, tracheotomy care, gastric tube care and feedings, urinary tract catheterization, medication administration, assisting and implementing health care plans, and implementing emergency health plans when needed * Administers medication and/or assists with self administration of medications following district policy * Uses clinical judgment to determine a medical issue and provide care for ill or injured students * Consults with District nurse regarding any unusual or difficult situations * Assists in the preparation and delivery of the education program under the supervision of, and as directed by the assigned staff member * Assists in the direct supervision of students under the supervision, of and as directed by, the assigned staff member as necessary and directed * Establishes and maintains effective relationships with students and staff * Maintains medical equipment and supplies as appropriate * Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program * Participates in general staff meetings, training programs and in-service sessions as required * Communicates effectively with school nurse, special education teacher, and family/guardian regarding health information as necessary * Responsible for documenting pertinent health information and facilitating accommodations as required to meet the medical needs of the student Additional Functions: * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license required. Registered Nurse license preferred * Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Competencies: * Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas * Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting * Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position * Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail) * Ability to problem solve job-related issues * Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs * Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others * Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work Working conditions * Mental Demands: calculating, comparing, evaluation, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting * Physical Demands: bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, reaching, sitting for prolonged periods of time, standing, walking, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity * Environmental Conditions: The work is performed primarily indoors; however, outside work is required on occasion. Travel between buildings may be a requirement