Certified School Nurse (CSN)

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Certified School Nurse (CSN) coordinates the school health program including the delivery of services to students and serves as the health resource to staff members in order to enhance health and wellness in the school community. This role operates in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, ISBE policies and the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

It includes collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to develop IEP goals and accommodations for students requiring

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited college/university.
• Professional Educator License endorsed as a School Nurse through the Illinois State Board of Education.
• Valid Illinois nursing license and current CPR certification.
• Experience with culturally diverse backgrounds preferred; pediatric experience recommended but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and/or delegate direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students.
• Identify health problems, referrals for diagnosis, follow-up, and documentation.
• Counsel and follow-up for students with disabilities per IEP/504.
• Follow up on homebound students needing health care services.
• Intervene in school crises (death, suicide, traumatic events).
• Participate in health education programs for children.
• Assist special education students with health needs and counseling.
• Develop medication protocol for school medication storage and administration.
• Coordinate activities related to communicable disease regulations.
• Assist with mandated screenings and follow-up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to determine health impact on education and develop IEP goals and accommodations.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Education

BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing)

ISBE School Nurse license

CPR certification

Type 73 School Nurse certificate

Job description

Purpose or Summary Statement of Primary Duties and Responsibilities of Position

The Certified School Nurse (CSN) coordinates the school health program including the delivery of services to students and serves as the health resource to staff members in order to enhance health and wellness in the school community. The school nurse duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, state board of education policies and procedures and the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act.

Principal Accountabilities

• The CSN provides and/or delegates to licensed personnel direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students.
• The CSN identifies health problems, makes referrals for diagnosis and treatment, develops educational modifications, provides follow-up and evaluation, and maintains appropriate documentation.
• The CSN provides counseling and follow-up services to students with disabilities as delineated in the IEP/504.
• The CSN follows up on homebound students needing related health care services.
• The CSN provides intervention in times of school crisis, i.e. death, suicide, traumatic events.
• The CSN initiates, encourages, and participates in health education programs for children.
• The CSN assists special education children to accept or adjust to physical, emotional or health limitations.
• The CSN provides health counseling to parents of special education students, and provides individual and group health counseling to special education students.
• The CSN develops the medication protocol to safely store, administer, document, and monitor the effectiveness of the medication given at school.
• The CSN coordinates activities of local schools concerned with communicable disease regulations.
• The CSN assists with the State and Federal mandated screenings and provides follow-up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical impairments.
• The CSN collaborates with the multidisciplinary team to determine if health adversely affects the student’s educational process and is also responsible for the development of the all IEP goals, benchmarks, and accommodations for students requiring health related services.

Qualifications For Job

All qualified applicants should possess a Bachelors of Science in Nursing from an accredited college, or university. Additionally, all qualified applicants should possess a valid Professional Educator License endorsed as a School Nurse through the Illinois State Board of Education. A valid Illinois nursing license and current certification in CPR is a must.

Skills And Abilities

This potential applicant is expected to develop and administer comprehensive school health program. Applicants should also possess strong oral, written communication and computer skills.

Experience And Education Required

The Chicago Public Schools is seeking all qualified individuals with excellent critical thinking skills. Previous pediatric experience is recommended, but not required. The applicant should have experience working with students with culturally diverse backgrounds. A bachelor’s of science in nursing is required with a valid Type 73 certificate endorsed in school nursing.

Posting Date

Jul 7, 2025, 2:20:51 PM

Primary Location

Central

Position Type

Union Position