RN School Nurse

As a Registered Nurse with The Menta Education Group, you will oversee the health and well-being of students, act as a resource for health education, and maintain student records and data for compliance purposes.

The RN will support two locations: Menta Academy Chicago West and Menta Academy Oak Park, alternating days during the week.

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid care and medically prescribed services.
• Document each instance for medication administration.
• Train designated staff on medication administration and documentation of medication administration.
• Maintain security of school health supplies.
• Instruct students in health education.
• Correspond with parents and medical providers on the health needs of students.
• Record immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
• Maintain accurate related service logs updated weekly.
• Coordinate and communicate with administrative staff, teachers, and other related service staff as needed or IEP directed.
• Develop Individual Health Care plans for students with allergies.

Qualifications

• Current/Active Registered Nurse.
• Considerable knowledge of medical and mental health disorders and subsequent treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.
• Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.
• Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.
• Capacity to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resources.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: USD 55,000-58,000 per-year-salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match.