JOB DESCRIPTION 1:1 CLASSROOM NURSE

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides direct nursing services to students as ordered by the medical care provider.
• Implements health care plans.
• Participates in student’s educational programming throughout the school day under direction of the case manager.
• Ensures medical equipment and supplies function appropriately and notify parent and supervisor or faulty or low stock equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrates cooperation, openness for growth and willingness to contribute to a team approach to the educational program.
• Participates in general staff meetings, training programs, and in-service sessions as required.
• Communicates effectively with case manager, school nurse, and family/guardian regarding health information as necessary.
• Documents pertinent health information and facilitating accommodations as required to meet the medical needs of the student.

JOB REQUIREMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid license as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse
• Ability to travel within NSSEO and move about NSSEO and programs as necessary.
• Current Adult and Child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and AED certification.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with students and staff.
• Ability to physically move about the building.
• Ability to lift and position students.
• Ability to participate in NSSEO approved behavior management procedures, and apply training in crisis situations including physical management of students.
• Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology.
• Ability to make minor decisions with minimal supervision in accordance with established procedures.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Acts as a positive role model for students.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding work with special needs students.
• Assists classroom staff with all required paperwork, organization of classroom, and supervision of students when available.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.
• Assume other duties and projects as assigned.