• Job Description

  Req#: 6109
  Position Type:
  Special Education/ School Nurse
  
  
  Date Posted:
  4/22/2025
  
  
  Location:
  District Wide
  
  
  Date Available:
  25/26 SY
  
  
  Closing Date:
  Until Filled
  
  
  Develops and administers a comprehensive school health program
  Establishes an accident/injury prevention program to facilitate school safety
  Assess the health and safety needs of the school environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines, implementing the Blood borne Pathogen Control Plan and other interventions as indicated
  Establish a communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies
  Manage school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities
  Participants in Child Find programs and establishes and manages health-screening programs according to state mandates and guidelines
  Participants in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates and current health practices
  Provide health related classroom instruction as needed
  Provide and/or delegate direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis, and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation
  Develop a medication protocol for safely storing, administering, documenting and monitoring the effectiveness of medication given at school
  Supervise and/or provide screening and follow-up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical deficits
  Maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations and medical conditions
  Participate as crisis team member and provide crisis intervention for students and staff in the advent of sudden illness or injury
  Make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter
  Maintain a user friendly and organized health services facility conductive to confidential communication and services
  Purchase and maintains health and OSHA supplies and equipment as indicated for the health office and school
  Manage and make recommendations for the health services annual budget and critical needs request
  Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, other personnel, and parent/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students
  Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community
  Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues
  Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the identification, evaluation and placement of students into special education programs. Writes the health component of the IEP as indicated
  Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to a health deficit
  In service staff on various medical conditions of students
  Develop and maintain current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day
  Mentor school office health staff
  Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
  School Nurse endorsement
  BSN degree
  Active & Registered RN license in state of Illinois
  Minimum of three years clinical experience: preferably pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing, and health program management
  Current CPR/AED certification
  Illinois Certification as a Vision & Hearing Screening Technician
  Excellent time management skills
  Ability to deal with information of a confidential nature
  Knowledge of HIPAA laws
  Computer literacy and competency in the use of existing technology
  Possess the aptitude to provide health assessments and treatment of injured/ill children
  Prepare and dispense medications per physician order
  Administer first aid and CPR/AED
  Maintain a high level of data quality to comply with mandated requirements
  Review/evaluate student physicals and immunization records for Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) compliance
  Provide treatment to staff members if necessary
  Make appropriate referrals to Social Worker for suspected abuse/neglect
  Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, effectively communicate with parents and students, articulation, creativity, organizational skills, confidentiality, maintain a positive attitude and cooperativeness.
  Have the ability to work independently and manage time commitments
  Physical requirements include, sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting and carrying equipment and materials
  High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially
  Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Certified School Nurse, beginning the 2025-2026 school year. This position provides direct nursing services to students and staff members to maximize health and wellness in the school community. All duties are performed in accordance with district/state Board of Education policies and procedures and state law regarding nurse practice.
  
  
  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Develops and administers a comprehensive school health program
  • Establishes an accident/injury prevention program to facilitate school safety
  • Assess the health and safety needs of the school environment in compliance with OSHA guidelines, implementing the Blood borne Pathogen Control Plan and other interventions as indicated
  • Establish a communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and state public health agencies
  • Manage school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities
  • Participants in Child Find programs and establishes and manages health-screening programs according to state mandates and guidelines
  • Participants in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates and current health practices
  • Provide health related classroom instruction as needed
  • Provide and/or delegate direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis, and treatment, recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation
  • Develop a medication protocol for safely storing, administering, documenting and monitoring the effectiveness of medication given at school
  • Supervise and/or provide screening and follow-up for deficits in vision, hearing, growth and development, and other physical deficits
  • Maintain accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations and medical conditions
  • Participate as crisis team member and provide crisis intervention for students and staff in the advent of sudden illness or injury
  • Make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter
  • Maintain a user friendly and organized health services facility conductive to confidential communication and services
  • Purchase and maintains health and OSHA supplies and equipment as indicated for the health office and school
  • Manage and make recommendations for the health services annual budget and critical needs request
  • Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, other personnel, and parent/guardians to enhance cooperative action, which will meet the health and safety needs of students
  • Initiates contact with and acts as a liaison between the home, school, community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community
  • Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues
  • Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team in the identification, evaluation and placement of students into special education programs. Writes the health component of the IEP as indicated
  • Recommends modifications of the school program for students who require accommodations due to a health deficit
  • In service staff on various medical conditions of students
  • Develop and maintain current health care plans for students who need special nursing interventions during the school day
  • Mentor school office health staff
  
  SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
  • School Nurse endorsement
  • BSN degree
  • Active & Registered RN license in state of Illinois
  • Minimum of three years clinical experience: preferably pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing, and health program management
  • Current CPR/AED certification
  • Illinois Certification as a Vision & Hearing Screening Technician
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Ability to deal with information of a confidential nature
  • Knowledge of HIPAA laws
  • Computer literacy and competency in the use of existing technology
  • Possess the aptitude to provide health assessments and treatment of injured/ill children
  • Prepare and dispense medications per physician order
  • Administer first aid and CPR/AED
  • Maintain a high level of data quality to comply with mandated requirements
  • Review/evaluate student physicals and immunization records for Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) compliance
  • Provide treatment to staff members if necessary
  • Make appropriate referrals to Social Worker for suspected abuse/neglect
  
  
  PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, have excellent interpersonal communication skills, effectively communicate with parents and students, articulation, creativity, organizational skills, confidentiality, maintain a positive attitude and cooperativeness.
  • Have the ability to work independently and manage time commitments
  • Physical requirements include, sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting and carrying equipment and materials
  • High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially
  
  Please Include: 3 Letters of Reference and/or Credential Packet
  Transcripts
  Resume
  
  

• About the company

  Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 serves approximately 7,400 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade across nine elementary and three middle schools. Elementary schools include Canterbury, Coventry, Glacier Ridge, Husmann, Indian Prairie,...

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