School Nurse Substitute

Lake Forest School District; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Forest School District is seeking a School Nurse Substitute to provide health care to students and staff, conduct health screenings, and coordinate referrals to healthcare providers. The role acts as a liaison among school personnel, families, and community partners to advocate for health and a healthy school environment.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. and RN certification, meets Delaware requirements, and is available as needed throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Must meet the certification requirements for School Nurse established by the State of Delaware Department of Education, this includes a B.S., R.N.

Responsibilities

• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Assumes authority for the care of a student, staff member, or visitor, who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Appraises and identifies general health needs of students and school personnel.
• Other duties as assigned that pertain to nursing, health, or medical matters as a substitute.

Skills

Health assessment

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Registered Nurse (R.N.)

Job description

School Nurse Substitute

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Location: Lake Forest School District
• Date Available: SY 26-27
• Closing Date: 08/11/2026

Qualifications

Must meet the certification requirements for School Nurse established by the State of Delaware Department of Education, this includes a B.S., R.N.

Location

Determined by Central Business Office

Job Goal

The school nurse provides health care to students and staff, performs health screenings and coordinates referrals to the appropriate healthcare provider. The school nurse serves as the liaison between school personnel, family, community, and healthcare providers, to advocate for health care and a healthy school environment.

Performance Responsibilities

• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters.
• Assumes authority for the care of a student, staff member, or visitor, who has suffered injury or emergency illness.
• Appraises and identifies general health needs of students and school personnel.
• Other duties as assigned that pertain to nursing, health, or medical matters as a substitute.

Terms of Employment

As needed throughout the school year.

Salary

$45.68/hour

Mandates and Mandatory Mandates

• Satisfactory criminal background check prior to being placed on payroll.
• Satisfactory child protection registry check.
• Mandatory direct deposit of pay.
• Documentation of Mantoux skin test results for entrance to school system.

Lake Forest is an advocate of inclusion practices in all grade levels.

LAKE FOREST SCHOOL DISTRICT
Human Resources Office
5423 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
www.lf.k12.de.us
Phone: [phone] – Fax: [phone]

The Lake Forest School District does not discriminate in employment or in educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws. Inquiries should be directed to the Director of Personnel, Lake Forest Central Business Office, 5423 Killens Pond Road, Felton, DE 19943. Telephone: [phone].