Job Description
Position Type: Student Services/School Nurse
Date Posted: 8/1/2025
Location: SOUTHWOOD
Date Available: Pending Board Approval
Title: School Nurse Qualifications: - Illinois RN or LPN License required
- First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR Program Completion preferred
- Nursing experience required
- Experience in a school setting preferred
- Illinois Vision and Hearing Technician Certification preferred
Reports To: Building Principal or designee FLSA Status: Exempt Performance Responsibilities: To provide direct nursing services to students and staff members in order to maximize health and wellness in the school community. Duties are to be performed in accordance with standards of professional school nurse practice, the IL Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, and District and State Board of Education policies and procedures.
- Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff in response to the nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and State and local mandates.
- Administer medication with appropriate documentation.
- Participate in maintaining accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates (i.e. immunizations, physical examinations, medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities).
- Perform mandated screening procedures for vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener).
- Make appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
- Maintain communication with the certificated school nurse, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
- Provide health services and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
- Complete accident/incident reports for students/staff.
- Compile data for statistical purposes.
- Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues, both within and out of the school setting.
- Maintain a daily log of student/staff visits and documentation on individual health records.
- Maintain the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
- Utilize existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
- Perform other health or school-related work as required.
- Maintain contact with a professional nursing organization and utilize continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge.
- Participate as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness.
Terms of Employment: - 190 days per the current collective bargaining agreement
- 5 days before the school year begins and five days after the school year ends
Evaluation: - Will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Board of Education and the Country Club Hills Education Association
- Follow state guidelines for teacher evaluations per HB 24A-5 and HB4510
Job Tags
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