PEL-Certified School Nurse (CSN)

District Nurse; PEL-CSN (Professional Educator License-Certified School Nurse) for the 2024-25 school year

Qualifications

• School nurse professional educator licensure with an endorsement in school nursing (PEL-CSN)
• Baccalaureate Degree
• Registered Nurse licensure (Illinois)
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Computer literacy and competency
• Prior professional nursing experience, preferably pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing, and health program management.
• Illinois Hearing and Vision Screening Certification; National School Nurse Certification (NCSN) not required, but preferred.
  
  

Reports to: Superintendent

Supervises

Non-Certified Registered Nurses working in the school

One-to-one nurses and other health care providers for students

Health aides, clerical aides, and health services volunteers

Job Goal(s): To coordinate a school health program including the delivery of services to students and staff members in order to enhance health and wellness in the school community. Duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, district/state board of education policies and procedures and Illinois State law regarding nurse practice.

Performance Responsibilities

Coordination

• Develops and administers a coordinated school health program.
• Collects and analyzes epidemiological and other school health information and makes recommendations based upon statistical data.
• Establishes an accident/injury prevention program to facilitate school safety.
• Assesses the health and safety needs of the school environment in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, implementing the Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan and other interventions as indicated.
• Establishes a communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies.
• Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities.
• Participates in Child Find programs and establishes and manages health screening programs according to state mandates and guidelines.
• Participates in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates and current health practices.
  
  

Teaching

• Provides staff inservice programs on health topics, as necessary, including bloodborne pathogens and the district exposure control plan.
• Provides health related classroom instruction, as necessary
  
  

Clinical Practice

• Provides and/or delegates direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
• Provides health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff.
• Develops a medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school.
• Supervises and/or provides screening and follow up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical deficits.
• Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.
• Participates as crisis team member and provides crisis intervention for students and staff in the advent of sudden illness or injury.
• Makes appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
  
  

Health Office Management

• Maintains a user friendly and organized health services facility conducive to confidential communication and services.
• Purchases and maintains health and OSHA supplies and equipment as indicated for the health office and school.
• Manages and makes recommendations for the health services annual budget and critical needs requests.
  
  

Communication

• Maintains communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
  
  

Special Education

• Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to a health deficit.
• Develops and maintains current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day.
  
  

Professional Development

• Participates as a member of her professional school nursing and education organizations and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields.
• Participates as a member of the faculty on district committees and association activities.
• Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.
  
  

Terms Of Employment

Ten-month contract

Placement on Certified Staff pay scale

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of administrative personnel.

For more information, please contact Chief School Business Official Luke Baughman at [email protected]

District Mission Statement

The Mission of Plano School District is to empower and inspire our diverse student body to achieve academic excellence, experience personal growth, and make positive contributions to society.

District Vision Statement

Students - Our students will think critically, persevere, and contribute productively to society.

Families & Community - Our family and community members are partners in the educational process and will support the fundamental Mission of the District.

Educators - Our educators have unwavering high expectations, believe in students, demonstrate a growth mindset, and foster a collaborative environment.

Online application required. In order to be considered for this opening, applicant must go to "View Postings" and apply for the specific Job ID number. To complete the online application process, applicants must also attach cover letter and resume. Optional attachments include credentials, letters of recommendation, certificates, transcripts, etc.