A position is available for a Registered Nurse specializing in school health services to support a preschool-aged student in an early childhood educational setting. This part-time opportunity runs through the extended school year (ESY) in DeKalb, IL, providing care that supports the unique medical needs of a young learner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver one-on-one nursing care for a preschool student with specialized health needs, including tracheostomy and ventilator support.
- Assist with transportation logistics by meeting the student at home and accompanying them on the bus to the preschool facility.
- Collaborate with a support team comprising paraprofessionals, RBTs, CNAs, or LPNs who provide supervision in the educational setting.
- Ensure all nursing interventions adhere to Illinois RN licensure requirements and school health protocols.
- Maintain communication with educational staff and healthcare providers to support holistic student well-being.
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license mandatory; LPN candidates will not be considered.
- Experience providing nursing care in pediatric or school-based environments preferred.
- Ability to manage complex medical equipment such as ventilators and tracheostomy care.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with school personnel and families.
- Comfortable with part-time hours, specifically Monday through Thursday from 8:20 AM to 12:45 PM.
Position Details:
- Location: DeKalb, Illinois
- Schedule: Part-time, 4.5 hours daily, Monday to Thursday (no Fridays), totaling 18 hours per week.
- Term: Contract position for the extended school year.
- Interview Process: Conducted remotely via Zoom with a panel format.
- Immediate openings with prompt decision and offer potential.
Qualified nurses ready to provide compassionate, skilled care in a school setting are encouraged to submit an application. This role offers a meaningful opportunity to impact the health and educational experience of a preschooler in an early childhood school environment. Apply now to be considered for this important, specialized nursing role.
Compensation for this position ranges from $28.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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