• RN - School Nurse

    Carle Health (Eureka, IL)


    Overview

     

    Carle Eureka Hospital contracts with some local school districts to provide school nurses. The school nurse is a rewarding position responsible for the planning, coordinating, provision, and evaluation of first aid procedures, screening programs, vision and hearing screening, health records and some aspects of health education for staff and students in grades K-12. Complies with all standards set forth by state, federal and other regulatory agencies.

    Qualifications

    Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED, Work Experience:

    Responsibilities

    Observes, interviews, and collects data from principals, teachers, and children for assessment of health and needs of students.

     

    Provides treatment for illness according to established school protocols.

     

    Assists other members of the school team with management of students referred for physical and developmental problems; IEP.

     

    Participates in continuing health care plans involving the student, family, school and other community agencies and resources.

     

    Assists student/parents in communicating with school on health care concerns as needed.

     

    Completes on schedule all required clinical records.

     

    Complete all required reports to IDPH.

     

    Maintains current files on mandated grades for immunizations, vision and hearing testing and dental exams.

     

    Keeps school officials aware of any student not meeting state health requirements.

     

    Participates in CQI projects.

     

    Assists in the development of policies and procedures.

     

    Utilizes computerized records for documentation.

     

    Assists with the training of students as requested by school administration.

     

    Plans, implements and evaluates health related educational programs for effectiveness and participation.

     

    About Us

     

    Find it here.

     

    Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

     

    Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

     

    _We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]._

     

    Compensation and Benefits

     

    The compensation range for this position is $24.32per hour - $40.61per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

     

    Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.