Position Type:
Healthcare/School Nurse
Date Posted:
7/19/2023
Location:
Colene Hoose Elementary
Date Available:
August 2023
Closing Date:
Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
McLean County Unit District No. 5
Position Title: Nurse – RN
Location: Hoose Elementary School
Department: Building Personnel
Reports to: Building Principal/ Assistant Principal
FLSA Class: Exempt
FTE: 1.0
SUMMARY
To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each District student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the District schools.
DUTIES
- Conducts school health service, including tests for hearing and vision.
- Assumes responsibility for referral of students in need of medical and dental care.
- Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
- Works cooperatively with the building administrators in maintaining up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
- Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs.
- Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
- Visits student homes when necessary.
- Prepares and submits reports for the Superintendent and the State Board of Health.
- Works cooperatively with the McLean County Health Department in providing health services to the student of Unit 5.
- Authorizes exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
- Advises teachers on health matters, particularly regarding screening for student health defects.
- Performs duties necessary to the position as assigned by the Building Principal and/or Superintendent.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Valid state license to practice as a school health nurse.
- Two years of experience in public health nursing, preferably in a school District.
COMPENSATION
Per the negotiated contract between McLean County Unit 5 and the United Five Education Association, for the 2023-2024 school year the starting salary range for candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree is $41,000 – $55,369 and is based on Education and Certified Teaching experience. For candidates with a Master’s Degree, the range is $45,002 – $65,298 and is based on Education and Certified Teaching experience.
Regionally Competitive
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply Online at www.unit5.org
INTERNAL CANDIDATES WISHING TO TRANSFER SHOULD APPLY ONLINE USING THE INTERNAL APPLICATION