Laboratory Schools: Nurse
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department

Lab School Health Services

About the Department

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools provides one of the world's most outstanding pre-collegiate educational experiences. Because Lab is part of the University of Chicago, the importance of intellectual life-of thought and exploration-infuses all aspects of our curriculum and students in every grade benefit from outstanding UChicago academicians and access to unmatched resources. John Dewey-one of the great minds in education-established the Schools in 1896 as a place to explore and implement his theories on childhood education. Today's students still benefit from his vision, and today's Lab faculty are recognized as experienced leaders in their field. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are affiliated with the University, half live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northern Indiana. Lab's student body reflects the diversity that is deeply valued by the Schools and its community; approximately half of our 2,000 students are people of color and families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. The Laboratory Schools seek the finest employees-people who wish to inspire a love of learning in our students and join a vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training, in many different disciplines. At Lab, we value learning experientially, exhibiting kindness, and honoring diversity. We seek employees who share a similar commitment to these values. Lab people are engaged and excited by our mission of igniting and nurturing an enduring spirit of scholarship, curiosity, creativity, and confidence in the youngest members of the University of Chicago's academic community. The Laboratory Schools is a great place to work and our connection to the University provides our faculty and staff with opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.

Job Summary

Provide direct care for Laboratory Schools' students at Earl Shapiro Hall and the Historic Campus in grades N3-12, including administration of medications for both acute and ongoing issues. Provide health and safety support and advice to the Schools' administration and parent body. This position is an 11-month position from September through July each academic year working Monday through Friday 7:30 am- 5:00 pm during the academic year and 8:00 am- 4:00 pm Monday through Friday during Summer Lab.

Responsibilities

• Regular areas of responsibility will include direct care for students, faculty, and staff of the Laboratory Schools, health record management, vision and hearing screening, infection control, and other general administrative duties. Administers medications per policy. Maintains student health history in the electronic medical records system. Maintains knowledge of IDPH and ISBE requirements for mandates. Collaborates with faculty and administration to implement these health and wellness mandates. Employee injury/ workman compensation reports. Medication management, specifically managing stock medication expiration dates and also student-specific medications.
• Facilitates COVID testing for students, faculty, and staff. Coordinates contact tracing for COVID+ individuals and their close contacts. Assesses individuals for symptoms of COVID and advise on next steps. Informs teachers and administrators about test results.
• Reports immunization, vision, and dental data to ISBE; files hearing and vision conservation reports to IDPH. Participates in writing and supporting the school's accreditation plan. Collaborates with Comer counterparts in Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, and other sections as needed. Organizes and staffs travel clinic regarding student travel/trips/safety and prevention. Participates in an annual review of emergency management policy with FinOps Coordinator. Records each student nurse visit.
• Provides mandatory training for asthma, food allergies, CPR, concussions, epilepsy, diabetes, and EpiPen use. Leads medical in-service sessions on chronic conditions, such as diabetes, epilepsy, and asthma. Advises on issues related to wellness and safety in each classroom. Organizes and staffs Family Flu Clinics; administers flu vaccinations to Lab faculty and staff.
• Monitors weather and guides the community in health and safety such as temperature, air quality and sun safety. Reviews daily symptom screening submissions for all students participating in an in-person class; decision-making for medical school exclusion; vision and hearing screening; and the 5th grade growth and development/hygiene talk.
• Collaborates with faculty and counseling teams to support students with special needs. Collaborates with the admin team and risk management regarding health and safety issues that arise. Collaborates with Learning and Counseling, Safety/ Emergency action, PE and Athletics Department, and teachers for field trip fanny packs and emergency plan.
• Communicates regarding trends in communicable illness in classrooms; teachers, administration, PE, and learning and counseling on student medical accommodations; and with the community regarding issues related to infectious disease.
• Serves as medical liaison/chaperone for 6th and 7th-grade camps, 8th grade DC trip, and all high school retreats; reviews immunization records for students traveling abroad; coordinates travel clinics for students traveling abroad; participates in new family orientation to Lab, participates in grade-level transition nights. Staffs Lab summer program.
• Interprets information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.
• Has a solid understanding of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Experience:

• Three years of nursing experience.
• A minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience.
• Background working in a school setting.

Certifications:

• VAT certification.
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• BLS certification.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Professional References Contact Information (3)(required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Healthcare & Medical Services

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Statement

Employees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

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