Advanced Nurse Practitioner

The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child - in every school and every neighborhood - has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. Today, Chicago's public schools are considered by many to be a model for successful urban reform. CPS offers an environment that allows growth, encourages innovation, supports teamwork and fosters the belief that all students, given a positive experience, can earn.

Duties:

• Completion of initial and annual Physician Referrals for students who require Occupational and/or and Physical Therapy evaluations and/or treatment in the school setting
  
  
• Documents significant medical diagnoses/concerns, including appropriate ICD-10 Codes
  
  
• Documents precautions and contraindications
  
  
• Identifies areas of concern for school-based treatment.
  
  
• Consults with other clinicians/related service providers, patients/families, and other school staff concerning treatment when appropriate:
  
  
• Refers students to outside treatment facilities, when appropriate, to ensure high-quality evaluation, treatment and continuity of care.
  
  
• Maintains student records and ensures privacy according to HIPAA and FERPA regulations.
  
  
• Adheres to the Chicago Public School Policies and Illinois State Standards.
  
  
• Collaborates with and reports to ODLSS and OSHW management teams to facilitate and devise systems and oversight for effective administrative operation of OT/PT referral at CPS
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• A graduate degree in nursing and/or eligible for licensure as an APRN in Illinois.
  
  
• Possession of a current APRN License (Certified Pediatric or Family Nurse Practitioner} in the State of Illinois
  
  
• Certification as a nurse practitioner in area of specialty by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
  
  
• 1 year of experience in community based health settings, school nursing, or pediatric nursing.
  
  
• Proficient in pediatric primary care knowledge about OT/PT efficacy and scope of services
  
  
• Knowledge of Illinois medical information release procedures and laws.
  
  
• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA rules, regulations, and compliance.
  
  
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations for blood borne pathogens.
  
  
• BLS/Healthcare Provider Certification
  
  
• Current National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
  
  
• Current State of Illinois Medicaid Provider Number
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
  
  
• Proficiency with electronic documentation systems
  
  

Terms of Employment:

• CPS employees are required to be actual residence of the City of Chicago within six: months of beginning employment, and are required to maintain Chicago residency throughout employment.
  
  
• Chicago Public Schools is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or ln the future require sponsorship for employment based non-immigrant and immigrant visas.
  
  
• Chicago Public Schools is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.