School Nurse - 12 Month Position

Zion Elementary School District 6; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zion Elementary School District 6 is seeking a qualified School Nurse to support student health services district-wide for the 2026-2027 school year. The role focuses on assessments, illness management, and health education, reporting to the District Nurse Administrator.

Requirements include a BSN, RN license, and eligibility to work in the district. Preference given to candidates with school nursing endorsement and experience with IEP/504 processes and community health coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in nursing required.
• Minimum 1 year of professional nursing experience preferred.
• Valid RN license in good standing.
• School nursing endorsement preferred; driving license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide health maintenance care for children in the school setting.
• Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses per protocols.
• Record and maintain accurate health records for each student.
• Participate in IEP/504 meetings as appropriate.
• Coordinate with health care providers and community resources as needed.
• Provide health education and anticipatory guidance to students and families.

Skills

Pediatric care

Health assessment

CPR/First Aid

Communication with families

Education

Bachelor of Science in nursing

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse


• Date Posted: 8/27/2026


• Location: District-wide


• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

Title: School Nurse Reports To: District Nurse Administrator

Department: Student Services Classification: Classified/ZEA

Work Year: 235 days

Education and Experience

Required: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing; minimum 1 year of successful professional nursing experience are preferred.

Licences and Other Requirements

Valid Illinois driver's license. Valid Illinois Registered Nurse license; Valid Professional Educator License endorsement in school nursing preferred; work towards school vision and audiometric certification.

Basic Function

Improve children's health in the educational setting by performance of physical and developmental assessments and manage common pediatric illnesses. These services enhance children's attendance in school and assist families to meet their health care needs.

Representative Duties

• Provide health maintenance care for children.


• Diagnose and treat common childhood illnesses according to practice protocols.


• Use prescriptive authority, in accordance with state and federal laws and regulations to treat illness, improve health status and provide preventative care.


• Provide health education, anticipatory guidance regarding common child health concerns, and utilize community resource opportunities for the child and/or family.


• Record and maintain an accurate, cumulative health record for each child.


• Participate in IEP team and 504 meetings as appropriate.


• Collaborate with other health care providers in the delivery of health care.


• Educate children and families toward participation in self-care.


• Monitor and interpret public health and communicable disease issues, which impact the delivery of health care for children.


• Provide leadership and guidance to all health aides.


• Create awareness of health services in the community and coordinate services with health related agencies.


• Participate in quality assurance review, including systematic review of records and treatment plans on a periodic basis.


• Perform basic first aid procedures and screen ill or injured children according to established procedures; utilize a variety of health products and supplies in caring for injuries and health needs.


• Administer medications to students who have a completed Medical Authorization form on file.


• Schedule students for and conduct screenings (vision, hearing, etc.); schedule follow-up appointments if further testing is required.


• Prepare, maintain, and enter health-related information on forms and in student management system. Files and records may include items such as student health records, emergency medical records, accident reports, and health and disability reports.


• Prepare correspondence, forms, notices, and referrals.


• Maintain the health office in a clean, orderly and safe condition; assist in maintaining inventory and order first aid supplies (from district nurse) as necessary.


• Attend meetings and assist other school personnel as required.


• Operate standard office and medical equipment as required.


• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Normal and abnormal child growth and development.


• Nursing process.


• Appropriate therapies for children.


• Nurse's role in the school system.


• Communicable diseases and health issues that affect public schools.


• District policies and State regulations.


• Knowledge of the use of defibrillators.


• Record-keeping techniques.


• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.


• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Ability to

• Educate parents in regards to proper therapies.


• Establish, maintain, and function cooperatively and effectively in relationships with patients,parents, peers, administrators, and community resources.


• Perform age appropriate CPR and first aid in emergency situations.


• Apply regulations to educational settings.


• Meet schedules and timelines.


• Plan and organize work.


• Work confidently with discretion.


• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.


• Read, explain and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.


• Operate standard office equipment as required.


• Complete work with many interruptions.

Working Conditions

Environment: Health office environment; constant interruptions; driving a vehicle to conduct work.

Physical Abilities: Sitting for extended periods of time; reaching overhead and horizontally to retrieve store supplies; kneeling or crouching; hearing and speaking to exchange information; seeing to assess health status of pre-school and school aged children; lifting moderately heavy objects.

Hazards: Exposure to and contact with blood and other body fluids; exposure to communicable diseases.

Postings current as of 8/29/2026 4:39:22 PM CST.