Description

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
A professional nurse who is there to make sure that every student has access to mental and physical health services throughout the day. The school nurse works with teachers and parents or guardians on behalf of their patients in order to create care plans for them when needed, including medication management if necessary.

CLIENT'S LOCATION
School is located in Chicago, IL

DESCRIPTION OF CLIENT'S DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Provide basic health care to students and staff with acute or chronic health problems and in case of injury
* Conduct screenings and writing referrals for health services
* Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
* Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
* Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
* Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
* Ensure compliance with national and local health laws
* Other duties as assigned.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
* Valid State Nursing License (RN or LPN)
* Require excellent organizational and communication skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
* Compensation processed weekly
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule
* Accessibility to grow professionally