School Nurse

Position Type: School Nurse/School NurseDate Posted: 4/8/2026Location: District WideDate Available: 08/10/2026Job Summary:The school nurse works with the building administration and staff to provide health services that are designed to modify or remove health-related barriers that affect the academic and social emotional development of individual students. The school nurse provides preventative health services such as health education, referrals, and basic care to prevent serious health problems and manage current conditions. The school nurse may participate in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meetings, taking the responsibility for collecting, evaluating, interpreting, and communicating health related information, as well as making appropriate educational recommendations as necessary. The school nurse is also responsible for maintaining health files for all students. The school nurse provides services for multiple school sites. The District is seeking to hire two school nurses for the 2026-2027 school year. Primary Responsibilities:Assesses the health and safety needs of the school and implements preventative measures and procedures to protect the health and safety of the students and staff.Assists school personnel with health curriculum planning and serves as a resource person in health education and in-service activities.Assists in organizing and implementing various screening programs, such as vision, hearing, etc., for both regular and special education students.Maintains communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians regarding the school health program as it relates to the health needs of the students and members of the community.Provides health information, services, and counseling to students, parents/guardians, and staff in a positive and effective manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.Maintains communication with other school nurses, paraprofessionals in the health office, teachers, parents/guardians and staff to enhance cooperative action to meet the health and safety needs of the students. Participates as a crisis team member and provides assistance to students and staff in the event of a sudden illness or injury.Acts as a liaison between the home, community health agencies, and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.Responds promptly to requests by physicians and parents for medications to be administered at school and assists in obtaining required written instructions from the physician.May participate in student case study conferences, taking responsibility for synthesizing, evaluating and interpreting all information concerning the health of a student.May participates in IEP and 504 Plan meetings, collaborating with members of the team to develop and complete:Individual health care plans for students; andA health history or health history update for students having a case study evaluation or a three-year reevaluation.Participates in the public health immunization program. Compiles and reviews necessary data for the annual state physical and immunization status surveys.Develops medications protocols to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medication given at school.Provides direct nursing services, including:Administering medication and treatment in accordance with the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, district policy and procedures.Assessment of student illnesses and the need for emergency care.Identifying health problems.Making referrals for treatment.Recommending educational modifications.Following up with students, parents, and staff.Completing accident/incident reports for students; andMaintaining appropriate documentation.Maintains accurate student health records and ensures compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical and dental examinations, and medical conditions.Qualifications:Must hold a valid and current State of Illinois Professional Educator License with a school nurse endorsement or an Illinois Registered Nursing License.Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.CPR Instructor Certification preferred or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.Vision and hearing screening certification preferred.Knowledge of the principles and practices of professional nursing and the field of school health.Knowledge of state and local laws relevant to health and social issues.Ability to exercise sound professional judgment in making decisions.Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office programs, such as Word and Excel, Google applications, and other school-related software.Must have a valid State of Illinois driver's license.Bilingual (Spanish) preferred. Salary and Benefits:Starting salary for a candidate with a PEL is $54,344 (Please click the link to view the current (salary schedule).Qualified candidates with a PEL may be granted up to twenty years of verified full-time experience for credit on the salary schedule.The salary range for an Illinois Registered Nurse candidate is $50,000-$52,750 and is commensurate with experience as a school nurse.We offer a mentoring program for nurses with a PEL who are new to the District.The District offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health (Blue Cross Blue Shield), dental (Guardian), vision (VSP) and life insurance plans (2025-2026 CCSD130 Benefit Summary Guide).Reimbursement of up to $100 for goods and activities that promote wellness as part of the District's Employee Wellness Program.Employee assistance program offered to employees and their immediate family members. Working Conditions:Pre-K through Grade 5 Work hours: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Middle School Work Hours: 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.180 days per year - August through MayCook County School District 130 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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