Certified School Nurse

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to ensure a healthy environment for students. This role involves coordinating health services, providing care for sick and injured students, and maintaining health records in compliance with state and federal laws. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusivity while working with a diverse team. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering student success and well-being in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Days

Paid Personal Days

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Educator License endorsed as a School Nurse.
• Experience in managing health records and providing patient care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of health exams for school attendance.
• Administer medication and develop health accommodations for students.
• Maintain health records and collaborate with parents and staff.

Skills

Patient Care

Health Record Management

Medication Administration

Emergency Response

Collaboration

Health Education

Education

Professional Educator License endorsed as a School Nurse

Job description

Openings as of 4/1/2025

We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.

Certified School Nurse JobID: 2842

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse

Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available

Leaves: paid sick, and personal days provided

Portrait of a District 97 Leader:

• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with, and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially, and linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators, and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning, and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

About This Role

The School Nurse ensures a healthy school environment and coordinates health services for all students in compliance with State and Federal laws and nursing standards. Responsibilities include providing care for sick and injured students, maintaining health records, performing medical procedures per provider orders, and promoting healthy practices. Supporting the district’s equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assure timely compliance of all students in the area of health exams required for school attendance.
• Administer student medication as required.
• Train health assistant (CNA) as required.
• Develop and implement health accommodations and emergency plans (asthma, severe allergies, diabetes, seizure disorders, etc.) and implement treatment plans (gastrostomy tubes, tracheostomy tubes, etc.).
• Conduct school health service, including screening health examinations, immunizations, and tests for hearing and vision.
• Assume responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical, vision, hearing, and dental care.
• Collaborate with parents, school staff, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
• Conduct health histories and evaluations for special education eligibility, annual reviews, three-year reevaluations, and 504 plans, as needed.
• Assume responsibility for all care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Participate with school staff in developing and implementing a total school health program.
• Contact homes of children referred by the principal.
• Advise on any modification of the educational program to meet health needs of individual students.
• Prepare and submit reports for the Senior Director of Student Services, Superintendent, ISBE, and the State Board of Health.
• Authorize exclusion and readmission of students in compliance with IDPH guidance & state law on infectious and contagious diseases.
• Advise teachers on health matters, particularly screening for student health issues.
• Monitor and follow-up on all student attendance issues.
• Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools.
• Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health services.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal and Student Services Administration.

EDUCATION, CREDENTIALS and EXPERIENCE:

Professional Educator License endorsed as a School Nurse through the Illinois State Board of Education (Type 73).