Nurse - Substitute

Dist156; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,959 - 46,941; Part time

Job summary

Dist156 is seeking a Nurse - Substitute to ensure students' well-being in a school setting. Responsibilities include managing medications, providing first aid, and consulting with parents and staff regarding student health issues.

Applicants must be detail-oriented, respect confidentiality, and possess physical strength to assist students as needed. This position is based at Upper or Freshman Campus, with a daily schedule from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

The hourly rate is $29.13. Benefits such as medical coverage or paid leave are not available.

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

• Perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy.
• Accurately store and dispense medication.
• Consult with teachers, parents, and team members.
• Notify parents and building administrators regarding severely ill students.
• Provide first aid to students and staff as needed.
• Assume authority to provide emergency care until emergency personnel arrive.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to work efficiently under minimum supervision

Confidentiality respect

Physical strength to lift students

CPR skills

Job description

Applications will be accepted beginning Monday, October 27, 2025 12:00 AM (Central Standard Time).

Nurse - Substitute

Terms of Employment:

Responsible to the Assistant Principal of Student Services

Location: Upper or Freshman Campus

Daily Schedule: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (may vary based upon the needs of the department)

Hours Per Day: 8 hours per day, including a 15-minute paid break

Unpaid Meal Break: 30-minute

Hourly Rate: $29.13

Benefits: Not eligible for medical benefits or paid leave.

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
• Must possess the physical strength to occasionally assist in lifting students. Must be able to bend and perform CPR as needed.

Responsibilities / Duties:

• Must perform all responsibilities in a professional manner consistent with district policy and practices
• Accurately store and dispense medication
• Consult with teachers, parents, and team members
• Notify parents and building administrators regarding students who are severely ill or injured
• Provide first aid to students and staff as needed
• 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.

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