Certified School Nurse

DuPage County; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified School Nurse to ensure a safe and healthful environment for students and staff. This full-time role involves overseeing health services across district schools, providing nursing care for injuries and illnesses, and developing individualized care plans. The ideal candidate will collaborate with parents and physicians while managing health records and participating in health program evaluations. If you're passionate about student health and well-being, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Current PEL or eligibility for short-term approval required.
• Qualifications as set by the State Board of Education.

Responsibilities

• Oversees health services in all district schools.
• Provides nursing care for staff and students.
• Identifies health problems and recommends actions.

Skills

Nursing Care

Health Services Oversight

Emergency Care Procedures

Health Records Management

Student Care Plans Development

Education

Current PEL

Qualifications set by State Board of Education

Job description

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District
Woodridge Elementary School District 68

Description: To assist in providing a safe and healthful environment for all students and school personnel and to work with other agencies and the community in providing a complete and coordinated network of school health services.

Position Type
Nurse/Certified School Nurse

Date Posted
2/11/2025

Location:
Student Services

Date Available
08/11/2025

Closing Date
When filled

Job Summary:

• Oversees health services in all district schools
• Provides nursing care for staff and students in cases of injury or acute illness using the nursing process in accordance with professional standards, district policy, and state and local mandates.
• Identifies school health problems and recommends appropriate actions.
• Provides orientation and supervision of Health Aides, substitute Health Aides, and RNs.
• Conducts follow-up of accidents and illnesses and implements emergency care procedures.
• Takes prescribed action relative to delinquent physicals and immunizations.
• Completes medical reviews for special education evaluations.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and teacher support team meetings.
• Supervises the maintenance of all District health records and state reporting.
• Provides inservice education to school personnel.
• Participates in the evaluation of school health programs.
• Assists in vision and hearing screening and follow-up.
• Develops individual student care plans in collaboration with parents and physicians.
• Prepares and submits reports to the Superintendent and State Board of Education.
• Authorizes exclusion and re-admittance of students with infections and contagious diseases.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications: Current PEL or eligibility for short-term approval and qualifications as set by the State Board of Education and the School Code.

Working Conditions: Full-time position with benefits.

Application Procedure: Apply online, upload cover letter, resume, and letters of reference within the application.

Selection Procedure: Appropriate administrator will contact interested candidates for an interview.

Required and Preferred qualifications are listed.

Job Industries: Healthcare

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Government Administration