Certified School Nurse - 26/27

This position coordinates a comprehensive school health program at deLacey Family Education Center for the 2026-2027 school year, delivering nursing services to students and staff to enhance health and wellness throughout the school community. You will provide direct professional nursing care in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, district and state board of education policies, and Illinois State law.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff, including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation
• Develop and implement medication protocols to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of medications given at school
• Conduct screening and follow-up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical deficits
• Maintain accurate medical records to ensure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions
• Participate as a crisis team member and provide crisis intervention for students and staff in the event of sudden illness or injury
• Make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter
• Provide staff in-service programs on health topics including blood borne pathogens and the district exposure control plan
• Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, school personnel, and parents or guardians to enhance cooperative action that meets the health and safety needs of students
• Initiate contact with and serve as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies, and private medical sector to enhance health and wellness
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues
• Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the identification, evaluation, and placement of students into special education programs, and write the health component of the Individual Education Plan as indicated
• Develop and maintain current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure in Illinois with Illinois ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Nurse endorsement
• Current Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification
• Illinois State Board of Education licensure (school nurse)

Preferred Qualifications

• Illinois certification as a Vision and Hearing Screening technician
• Prior professional nursing experience, preferably in pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing, and health program management

Availability

• Position available ASAP