Contract Registered Nurse - Vision & Hearing Certification - School Nurse
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Contract School Nurse (RN) for 2023-2024 school year
At ProCare Therapy, we believe we can positively impact communities by dedicating our time and resources to closing the gap between the number of school professionals and the amount of students needing special care.
We are working with a school district located in Calumet City, IL that is looking to hire an RN for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year as a school nurse with the opportunity to renew for the following school year.
The selected candidate will be hired on as a full time contracted employee through ProCare Therapy. A full school year contract will be awarded for you to complete. While undergoing your assignment, you will be provided with: competitive compensation, weekly paychecks, and superior healthcare benefits through United Healthcare
Caseload:
- Full time: 33.75 hours per week
- Monday - Friday
- Hours: 8:00Â - 3:00
- K-12th grade caseload
- Itinerant position: 1-4Â school sites
- Assisting district nurse with vision and hearing screening
- Vision and hearing certification required
Essential Duties:Â
- Provide health screening services (hearing, vision, scoliosis) and follow up on issues identified.
- Maintain a list of students with major health conditions and provide updates to the staff.
- Assess student records for compliance with state mandates for immunization and physical exam requirements.
- Monitor medications given at school.
- Provide emergency care when on site.
- Identify communicable diseases and refer to medical provider; conduct a program to prevent the spread of disease.
- Maintain health records on all students.
- Respond to teacher concerns about student health issues.
Requirements:
- Active RN license in Illinois
- Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN)
- CPR & BLS certified
- Previous pediatric or school nursing experience is preferred
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and background check
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Weekly pay
- 401k matching
- Insurance through United Health Care:Â Medical, dental and vision
- Reimbursement for continuing educationÂ
- Relocation assistance
Interview Process:
- 10 –15 minute screening call with a ProCare Therapy Recruiter
- 20-30 Minute virtual interview directly with the school district
- Offer is typically within 24-48Â hours of the virtual interview
Please reach out if you have any additional questions regarding the position or our other openings!
Sarah Hawes
Senior Director of Educational Resources
(678)-710-7738
sarah.hawes@procaretherapy.com
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