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Substitute School Nurse

Position Type: Substitutes/Substitute School Nurse (RN) Date Posted: 8/21/2024 Location: Districtwide Date Available: Flexible Closing Date: Open Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and educational environment by hiring individuals who support and contribute to the diversity and excellence of our student and academic programs through their teaching and service to our students, parents and the community we serve. If you welcome inclusion, equity and diversity, have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students, embrace and celebrate the individuality of our student population with respect to race, ethnicity, and economic status, and seek to celebrate the cultures that contribute to making our district so rich, please join our team! Minority candidates encouraged to apply. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position Title: Substitute School Nurse Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in this posting. Position Type: Nurse Date Posted: August 21, 2024 Location: Districtwide Date Available: August 21, 2024 Description: Promote positive health and prevention of disease and injury in the school setting; assume authority for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or sudden illness until the parent, physician, or ambulance attendants assume responsibility. QUALIFICATIONS Education: Required 1. Bachelor's Degree in Nurse Preparation 2. Current Registered Nurse Licensure in State of Illinois 3. Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion Experience: Required - Experience in nursing and completion of a school health orientation program. Preferred : Illinois Certification as a Vision and Hearing Screening technician ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPOSIBILITIES: Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, and maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with the professional standards, school policy and state and local mandates. May delegate tasks as allowed in the Illinois Nurse Practice Act Administers medication with appropriate documentation Participates in maintaining accurate medical record to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities. This includes exclusion from school attendance when these requirements are not met Provides health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff Performs mandated screening procedures including vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener) Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter. COMMUNICATION Maintains communication with the Certified School Nurse, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students Provides health services, information and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community Completes accident/incident reports and insurance claim forms when appropriate. Compiles data for statistical purposes Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues Delegates appropriately to unlicensed Health Assistants Develops and maintains health care plans for students who require accommodations Maintains up to date emergency information on students Reports communicable diseases to the Lake County Health Department when appropriate KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Technical: Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates and use of data to support data retrieval and analysis Maintains ongoing records of student visits to the health office documenting assessments, interventions, and dispositions in individual student health records Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology Interpersonal: Maintains contact with a professional nursing organization and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness Performs other such duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Associate Superintendent of Education DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES: Support the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community. Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity. Have an unwavering commitment to the success of all students. Understanding that your identity may be different than students, parents, and staff, you are willing to put those differences aside for the success of all students. Regardless of the identities of students, staff, or parents, works collaboratively to build a successful relationship with them. Willingly anticipate, identify and adopt change. Engage in all job-related interactions and activities, with contacts from within and outside the District, in a courteous and professional manner. Communicate with styles that are approachable and respectful. Participate in professional development and training to become more effective and efficient. Take initiative to manage multiple tasks. Effectively organize work to be as productive as possible. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance. Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods. Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days; Monday thru Friday SALARY RANGE: $205 per day HOW TO APPLY: Internal applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at www.dist50.net and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting: CONTACT PERSON: Ms. Risa Cohen Gilbert Director of Educational Services rcohen@dist50.net (847) 596-5636 APPLICATION DEADLINE: When filled Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services (847-596-5631) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources (847-596-5640) answers questions concerning employment discrimination. EP1-FY25-2144

Caregiver

Part-time

1 month ago

PT 3RD CERTIFIED CAREGIVER

Pinnacle Senior Living Kenosha, WI

NORTH POINT SENIOR LIVING is currently seeking a Caregiver to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration Accountability Passion for Learning Love One Another Intelligent Risk Taking Customer Second (Employee First!) Ownership If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply. About the Opportunity The Caregiver supports residents with activities of daily living including personal hygiene, socialization, cognition, and physical health. Encourages resident independence, supports resident choice and preserves resident dignity through professional conduct and interactions. Critical Success Factors Exhibits a positive customer service attitude as demonstrated by being approachable, friendly, and willing to assist others. Displays personal initiative to complete work without constant supervision. Demonstrates consistent work attendance as scheduled and addresses work related problems with the proper individuals. Communication skills that include careful listening, being sensitive to other people’s thoughts and feelings, giving thoughtful responses, and the timely and accurate reporting to appropriate people. Maintains confidentiality of both resident and staff information. Must present with a neat, clean appearance. Participates in designated facility in-services. Help new staff learn job tasks and responsibilities. Preferred Qualifications Prior direct care experience preferred. High school diploma or GED. Current CPR certification preferred. Meets age requirements according to facility policy and state regulations. We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.