Nurse

McHenry High School District 156; California (MO); On-site; USD 33,106 - 47,152; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

McHenry High School District 156 in California, MO, is hiring a Nurse beginning August 10, 2026. The role involves maintaining student health records, facilitating screenings, and providing emergency care. Candidates must be detail-oriented with excellent communication skills and respect confidentiality. Benefits include medical coverage and paid leave. The starting hourly rate for the 2025-2026 school year is $29.13. Applicants will work 180 days with 6 float days in a structured schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Must respect the confidentiality of sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student health records.
• Facilitate student health assessments/screenings.
• Accurately store and dispense medication.
• Notify parents and administrators regarding severely ill or injured students.
• Provide emergency care for ill and injured students until personnel arrive.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work efficiently under minimum supervision

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Friday, May 1, 2026 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time)

Nurse

Job Description

Start: August 10, 2026

Terms of Employment

Responsible to the Assistant Principal of Student Services

Calendar: 180 days + 6 float days as assigned

Daily Schedule: M-F, 7:00 am -3:30 pm

Hours Per Day: 8 hours per day which includes a 15-minute paid break

Unpaid meal break: 30-minute

• Hourly Rate: TBD*

Benefits: Eligible for medical benefits and paid leave. IMRF participation is required.

*The 2025-2026 starting hourly rate for a Nurse is $29.13. The 2026-2027 starting hourly rate for aNurse will be updated upon finalization of the new collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently under minimum supervision
• Must respect the confidentiality of sensitive information

Responsibilities / Duties

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices
• Maintain student health records
• Facilitate student health assessment/screenings (hearing and vision)
• Complete medical reviews/ health histories
• Accurately storeand dispense medication
• Consultwith teachers, parents, and team members
• Write and maintain health plans and medical 504's
• Notify parents and building administrators regarding students who are severely ill or injured
• Lead professional development training to all staff as assigned (ie. Diabetes Training)
• Submit accurate and timely reports as required by various health agencies and the state
• Assume authority to provide emergency care for ill and injured students on school premises until emergency personnel arrive, under the supervision of the building administration
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Requires the ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to move freely and perform duties in numerous locations throughout the day (involving the ability to stoop, bend, and reach as needed).
• Ability to occasionally move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting and as needed in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must possess the physical strength to occasionally assist in lifting students.
• Must be able to bend and perform CPR as needed.

4716 W Crystal Lake Rd
McHenry, IL 60050
(P) 815.385.7900
(F) 815.344.7153