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School Nurse

Duties

Qualifications: Registered professional nurse (RN) currently licensed in Illinois, Current AHA BLS CPR/AED Certification
 
Reports To:                             Director Special Services and District Nurse
 
Evaluation:                              Annually
 
Work Calendar:                       Full-Time, 186 work days 
 
Position Goal:                          Provide direct nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff.
   
Rate of Pay/Benefits:               Salary range is from $53,500 to $58,000. The position includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

The School Nurse shall be responsible for the following duties and perform other duties as assigned by the administration:
 
Superintendent/Board:
  • Observe and adhere to all Board of Education policies and regulations, and all administrative rules and procedures
  • Follow all State of Illinois codes relative to the requirements of the Health Services program
  • Participate in the formulation, evaluation, and periodic review and revision of objectives, standards, policies and functions of school nurse services and the entire school health program
  • Prepare and submit reports to the Superintendent and State Board of Education including ISBE and IDPH
 
Building:
  • Supervise and maintain school health office to include records, supplies and medications
  • Develop and administer a school health program and disseminate information to staff and community concerning health related issues
  • Collaborate with teachers, staff, parents and other related services to support students’ readiness to learn
  • Participate in preschool and kindergarten screenings
  • Be available during the regular lunch hour (lunch is paid on call)
  • AnchorAdminister first aid, emergency care and nursing services to staff
  • Complete an Employee Accident Report when an employee is injured
 
Students:
  • Develop and implement individualized health plan for students with health conditions
  • Obtain health histories and pertinent medical reports for all case study evaluations.
  • Oversee the collection, assessment and maintenance of complete and accurate health records on all students
  • Review medical records for compliance with state and district health requirements for enrollment
  • Enroll new students as outlined in policies and procedures
  • Plan and supervise the safe, effective administration of medication needed to maintain the child in school within district and state policy guidelines.
  • Conduct vision and hearing screenings (with certification)
  • Complete State of Illinois Immunization compliance report and all other required ISBE and IDPH reports
  • Evaluate health records on transfer students and follow through on any deficiencies
  • Provide referrals to parents on health needs of individual students
  • Administer first aid, emergency care and nursing services to students
  • Complete an accident report when a student is injured
 
Individual:                     
  • Float/travel to assigned school as needed
  • Exhibit confidentiality in relation to students, parents and faculty
  • Develop a positive working relationship with administration, staff, students and parents
  • Assume responsibility for personal and professional growth and development to enhance professional knowledge and improve school nurse practice.
  • Attend and successfully complete the State of Illinois training for Hearing screening and Vision screening for certification
  • Maintain current American Heart Association BLS CPR/AED certification
  • Be knowledgeable and adhere to the District Safety Plan


Qualifications

Qualifications: Registered professional nurse (RN) currently licensed in Illinois, Current AHA BLS CPR/AED Certification
 

Salary/Benefits

Rate of Pay/Benefits: Salary range is from $53,500 to $58,000. The position includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/berkeley87/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp

School District

http://www.berkeley87.org/

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/berkeley87/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

10/28/2025

Start Date

N/A