Health Service Nurse

Position Type :

Student Support Services / School Nurse

Date Posted : 7 / 14 / 2023

7 / 14 / 2023

Location : CICS Ellison Campus

CICS Ellison Campus

Health Services Nurse (Certified Nursing Assistant) - Job Description

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Reports To : School Nurse / Case Manager / Principal

Position Summary :

Under the direction of the network and school administrative teams , the Certified Nursing Assistant contributes to a safe environment for the school community, promoting the physical, mental, emotional and social well being of students by providing select school health services.

In addition, the Certified Nursing Assistant is required to reflect the school's mission and vision in interactions with students, staff, families, and stakeholders and elevate the school's image in the eyes of the community.

Further, the Certified Nursing Assistant forms positive, professional relationships with the entire school community.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Competencies / Duties :

• Provides assistance with compliance tasks related to physical examination, immunization, and other health records for students.
• Administers and monitors effectiveness of medications given at school.
• Acts to prevent the spread of communicable disease in the school setting.
• Provides and / or delegates services including first aid, care for ill students and emergency care to students and staff.
• Identifies and manages students' health concerns so they are ready to learn.
• Assists students in accessing health care.
• Acts as a member of the crisis intervention team.
• Provides school staff with current information about students' health concerns and care on a confidential need-to-know basis.
• Helps maintain accurate and current health records.
• Maintains healthcare plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day.
• Maintains communication with administrators, teachers and other school personnel, and parents to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
• Acts as a liaison between the home, school and community health agencies to enhance health and wellness of the student population.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
• Supports school compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reflects, supports, and promotes the mission and vision of the school as well as the principles of D.E.I. :

• Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Supports the creation of inclusive, identity-affirming spaces for students.
• Implements professional practice and responsibilities, demonstrating cultural competence.
• Implements D.E.I principles in interactions with members of the school community.

Qualifications :

• Completed an Illinois approved CNA training program or equivalent (Required)
• Appropriate State of Illinois Certification
• Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
• CPR / AED Certified (Required)
• Bilingual Spanish / English, Urdu / English, Arabic / English (Strongly Preferred)

Salary and Benefits

Civitas Education Partners provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. We are also committed to supporting professional growth and membership in local, state and national educational organizations.