School Nurse - Full-Time Health & Wellness Champion

Valley View School District 365U; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL

Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A public school district in the United States is seeking a Certified School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year. The role involves coordinating health services, maintaining accurate health records, and advising personnel on health matters. Qualified applicants should have a valid Illinois Registered Nurse license, a state Professional Educator License, and excellent communication skills. This position offers competitive salary and benefits including health insurance, and requires experience in developing care plans for students with medical needs.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois is required.
• Experience developing care plans for students with medical needs.
• Knowledge of current medical issues and practice.

Responsibilities

• Work with administration to coordinate health services for the building.
• Maintain accurate records as required by law.
• Advise building personnel on health matters.

Skills

Excellent communication skills with students, teachers, parents, and administration

Knowledge of impact of medical issues on educational settings

Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records required by law

Education

Licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois

State of Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License

Certified as a vision and hearing technician by the Illinois Department of Public Health (Preferred)

Tools

CPR Certified by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Job description

Certified School Nurse (Control Code: 134093) JobID: 12433

• Position Type:
  Certified Nurse/ Certified School Nurse
  
  
• Date Posted:
  3/13/2026
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/10/2026
  
  

VACANCY: The Valley View Public School District is seeking an individual to fill a full-time position of Certified School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year.

JOB SUMMARY: The individual is responsible to the Building Administrator.
Main duties and responsibilities include:

• Work with administration to coordinate health services for the building
• Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administration regulation
• Advises building personnel on health matters, particularly regarding health problems, communicable diseases and special health needs of the students
• Report suspected child abuse cases as required by statue and district policy
• Works with building special education team in assessing, evaluating and reporting health information
• Prepares mandated health and development work-ups on all students referred for special education
• Functions within the guidelines of the Illinois Nursing Act Standard of Professional Conduct for Registered Professional Nurses
• Adheres to the published policies and procedures of the district

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed as a registered nurse in Illinois
• State of Illinois (PEL) Professional Educator License
• Certified as a vision and hearing technician by the Illinois Department of Public Health (Preferred)
• CPR Certified by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Experience developing care plans for students with medical needs
• Excellent communication skills with students, teachers, parents, and administration
• Knowledge of impact of medical issues on educational settings
• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records required by law
• Knowledge of current medical issues and practice

WORKING CONDITIONS: Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule. The District offers excellent fringe benefits including life, health, and dental insurance.

PAY SCALE AND BENEFIT DISCLOSURE:

Salary is in accordance with the teacher salary schedule.

• Medical/Vision and Dental coverage through BCBSIL
• FSA and Dependent Daycare accounts
• Life, AD&D, and Long Term Disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Salary Advancement
• TRS contribution included in base salary
• 403B

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applicants should apply on line at www.vvsd.org and upload a letter of application with a resume and three (3) current letters of recommendation, dated within the last twelve (12) months.

SELECTION PROCEDURE: The deadline for receiving applications is Until Filled. Interviews with selected applicants will be held as soon as practicable.

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Postings current as of 10/27/2026 4:51:24 PM CST.

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