School Nurse Position

Lake Forest Country Day School; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest Country Day School is seeking a School Nurse to support the health and wellness of students and staff. The role involves providing direct nursing care, managing health records, and collaborating with parents and staff to promote a healthy school environment. Ideal candidates will have a compassionate demeanor, a nursing degree, and an active Illinois nursing license.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Illinois license as a registered nurse.
• Demonstrated clinical competency in school nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for health-related concerns.
• Provide direct nursing care to ill or injured students.
• Track student illness and notify appropriate parties.

Skills

Compassionate demeanor

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lake Forest Country Day School, located on a 30-acre campus about 30 miles north of Chicago, Illinois, is a

co-educational, independent day school serving 400 students from age 2 through eighth grade. The School

has a long tradition of producing thoughtful, confident, and successful students. Children are known, loved,

and challenged at LFCDS, and a state-of-the-art facility provides a remarkable setting for inspired teaching,

academic rigor, and attention to individual needs.

As the school’s primary medical caregiver, the School Nurse supports the health and wellness of all students and employees. The School Nurse must be collaborative and will work closely with the Director of Student Programs and Engagement. The School Nurse will also need to work effectively as an integral member of the school community and consult with parents, identify health and safety issues, develop healthcare plans, and implement best practice measures to promote a healthy school environment. The School Nurse serves as an advocate, liaison, and consultant on health-related issues for students, families, and the school community.

The tasks, duties, and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

● Serve as the primary point of contact for all health-related concerns at LFCDS. ● Provide direct nursing care to ill or injured students during the school day. ● Perform nursing assessments and take appropriate steps to address student health needs. ● Track student illness, notify appropriate parties of infectious diseases, and provide health updates to the community. ● Administer medications and manage chronic illness in coordination with individually developed care plans. ● Maintain the health office in clean, orderly, and safe condition with particular attention to confidential information, inventory management, and safe disposal procedures. ● Manage school health records following Illinois School Student Records Act. ● Maintain organized and up-to-date medical health exams and immunization records. ● Ensure the collection of student health documentation for incoming new students. ● Performs and/or coordinates mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener). ● Prepare first-aid kits, medications, and health paperwork for field trips. ● Attend scheduled staff meetings and complete continuing education requirements for licensure.
Professional and Personal Qualifications

● Compassionate, warm, and caring demeanor with the ability to listen and be present ● Enjoy working in a school community with children ● Demonstrated clinical competency in school nursing practices ● The School Nurse must have an active Illinois license as a registered nurse/nurse practitioner ● A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university ● Must be willing to work with individuals who could potentially be infected with infectious illnesses. ● Able to handle managing multiple priorities and the ability to
change course when unanticipated events arise ● Computer literate with database experience; familiarity with Google and Microsoft Office Workspaces is desirable ● Proven ability to effectively communicate with children, families, and faculty ● Ability to identify and problem solve promptly, employing empathy when dealing with emotional issues. ● Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Mission Statement: Through inspired teaching and partnership with families, Lake Forest Country Day School nurtures a love of learning and builds a foundation of strong character, preparing students to navigate their path with purpose.

Core Values:

Childhood is championed: We center all we do on what is best for our students, protecting and building upon the magic of these precious years. Community is our core: Honest and respectful relationships, formed through conversation and collaboration, build trust and a sense of belonging – honoring the dignity of every person. Curiosity is a gift: Wonder is an animating force that resides in every person and should be modeled and nurtured to stimulate self-discovery, spark innovation, and drive creativity. We aim high: Raising expectations activates the great potential we see in every person and elicits efforts that result in individual growth and the collective success of our community.
LFCDS seeks and embraces diversity among our faculty, staff, and student body. LFCDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Interested applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, and names of three professional references in PDF format to the attention of Ted Stewart, Director of Student Programs and Engagement, at [e-mail] with the subject line “School Nurse Application.”

A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8.
Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.

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