Transition Pathways Nurse part time

Transition Pathways Nurse - Part-time/Hourly as needed

Position Title:

Transition Pathways Nurse

Assignment:

Flexible hourly schedule as needed,

Up to 288 hours per school year (the equivalent to 1 day/week)

Reports to:

Transition Pathways Supervisor and Director of Special Services

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Illinois Nursing License

RN, Professional Educator License with School Nurse Endorsement (PEL-SN) preferred but not required Calendar:

School Calendar & Summer School (Special Education ESY)

Employee Status:

Hourly employee

Responsibilities:

Collaborate in the development of individual student health care and emergency care plans for students with special care needs for the purpose of providing direction to site personnel and/or implementing directions provided by parents and/or physicians

Consult with student's educational team to ensure that the health care plan can be implemented in program, community and vocational settings

Collaborate with the Pathways Supervisor to ensure that medical equipment and supplies are ordered and stocked as necessary and function appropriately

Demonstrate cooperation and collaboration when contributing to the educational team

Collaborate in the design and use of documentation processes with the educational team and Pathways Supervisor to ensure that pertinent health information and necessary accommodations are afforded to meet the medical needs of students

Complete medical reviews or health history reports as part of the IEP process (with CSN supervision if necessary)

Participate in educational team reviews to assess situations involving students' health related issues for the purpose of identifying problems, referring for proper treatment and complying with legal requirements

Collaborate with the Pathways Supervisor in the administration of first aid and/or medication to staff / students

Collaborate with parents, students, teachers, staff, health care providers, and/or public agencies for the purpose of promoting and/or securing student health services, providing health & wellness information (i.e., mental health wellness, healthy lifestyles, substance abuse, personal safety, nutrition, food allergies, independent medical and mental health decision-making, self-advocacy related to medical needs, etc.) and for compliance with legal requirements

Maintain students' confidential files and records (e.g. health care plans, agency referrals, accident reports, immunization records, etc.) for the purpose of providing information required by legal requirements and professional standards

Report health and safety issues to assigned administrator and appropriate agencies for the purpose of maintaining students' personal safety, a positive learning environment and complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines

Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the extended transition services setting

Compensation:

$39.14

Application Process:

Interested candidates should complete all steps of the online application process. Screening of applications will begin immediately. Early submission of all required materials is requested.

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District 128 is an Equal Opportunity Employer