Part-time Contingent Nurse
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Role Summary
Join Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy as a Part-time Contingent Nurse, providing essential healthcare to students in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Assess and treat student illnesses and injuries, administer first aid, and manage medical emergencies according to IMSA policies and procedures.
- Assure that day-to-day health office operations adhere to the Illinois Administrative Codes and Public Health Policies related to school health.
- Determine the impact of contagious illnesses and act to prevent the spread of communicable diseases on campus.
- Act as a liaison for students, parents, physicians, and community agencies as it relates to health and education to enhance health and wellness of the student population.
- Identify and manage students’ health concerns so they are ready to learn.
- Dispense prescribed medications and monitor students for adverse reactions.
- Monitor student health screenings including physical exams, immunization records and sports physicals.Assist with preparing written annual reports on services provided.
- Participate as a member in Academy committees and professional association activities as assigned.
- Work and or/attend Academy-sponsored events, including but not limited to Orientation, Move-in, Convocation, Graduation, Community Days, Carnival, equity and excellence initiatives, etc
- Participate in health related Academy activities as a representative of the Health Office.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
The required skills and experience for this position include, but are not necessarily limited to
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Current Illinois Nurse License
- Associate's degree in Nursing
- CPR/AED certified
- Experience working in schools and with secondary students.
- An appreciation and understanding of working with diverse populations.
- Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
- Bilingual English-Spanish preferred
- Understand the speech of another person and speak clearly so listeners can understand.
- See details of objects from a range of a few inches to a few feet away
- Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
- Use fingers and/or hand(s) to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
- Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
- See differences between colors, shades, and brightness.
- Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out
Working Conditions
This is a contingent, non-exempt, employment-at-will position. Hourly rate is $30/hr, approximately 20 days at 8 hours per day. As a contingent position, this position is not benefits eligible.
The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, amnesty, arrest record, military status, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have a current Illinois Nurse License and be eligible to work in the United States.
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