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Job Summary:

Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12^th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the School currently enrolls 945 students and employs 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers and coaches, work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to “educate students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse, democratic society and global community.” 

We are currently seeking an experienced School Nurse to work between the hours of 10:00am-6:00pm, Monday-Friday during the school year (mid-August – mid-June). This role reports directly to the Lead School Nurse, providing support with preventive health services that facilitate the student’s optimal physical, mental, emotional and social growth and development.

Essential Functions:

• Attend to the daily well-being of the students as needed
• Manage students’ chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma and seizure disorders
• Provide daily medications to students
• Assist with employee compliance tracking of requirements such as COVID vaccination and medical training(s)
• Administer provisions for first aid and emergency care; triage and determine the appropriate action to be taken and communicate information to parents and the related division office
• Consult with students, faculty, staff, and parents on health concerns they bring to the nurse
• Maintain and update medical records of students as needed; ensure students are in compliance for all vaccinations
• Report the health status of individual students which may have a bearing on a child’s situation at school to administration
• Stay up to date on new policies, procedures and guidelines at city, district, state and national levels
• Assist in assuring that the school is properly reporting cases of communicable diseases
• Make recommendations on health and safety practices which need additional attention
• Other duties as assigned

To Apply:  Please submit cover letter and resume by email or fax to (no phone inquiries please):

Human Resources

Francis W. Parker School

330 W. Webster Avenue

Chicago, IL 60614

resumes@fwparker.org

fax: 773.549.4430

The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world.

Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years clinical nursing experience as a Registered Nurse
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse License
• Current CPR Certification
• Prior experience working in a school environment or with children
• Ability to operate various diagnostic equipment
• Ability to relate well with students, staff, and public
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Ability to competently work with software such as Google Docs and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to learn new charting software to document medication administration, collect medical forms, troubleshoot parent questions, etc

Francis W. Parker School is committed to prioritizing the safety and well-being of our community. Accordingly, we require that our employees, including new employees, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Proof of vaccination is required upon start of employment with the School. Requests for reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons will be considered in accordance with applicable law.