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Certified School Nurse
Job in
Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois, 61103, USA
Listed on 2026-02-08
Listing for:
Rockford Public School District #205
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Public Health Nurse
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description
Position Type: Certified Support/School Nurse
Date Posted: 1/13/2025
Location: Various ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT #205
Job Title: Registered Nurse - 4
Job Code: 9685
Department: Special Education Department - Health Services
Supervisor: Health Services Supervisor
Date:
FLSA Status: Exempt
Compensation Range: $43,642 - $91,830 per year. Placement on the salary schedule is based on verified, comparable education and experience. For more information on range placement, please review the REA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITIONThe primary function of the school nurse is to service the health needs of the school site, relative to both personal attention and in-service trainings.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Responsible for student health assessments and delivery of first aid in accordance with established policy and procedures.
- Participates in the formulation of policies, standards, and objectives of the school Health program.
- Assists in planning the school health budget.
- Compiles monthly and annual records, reports, and statistical information for appraisal and planning of the school health program.
- Informs school personnel informed about concerns, and acquaints them with resources of the community.
- Plans with school administrator and medical authority regarding policies and procedures for excluding and readmitting pupils and staff members for reasons of health.
- Works with advisory groups such as parent/teacher organizations, pupil and staff groups on school health program.
- Responsible for the prevention, promotion, and education of health needs/concerns of students.
- Administers medication in compliance with state and board policies.
- Performs special procedures to students as ordered by physician in accordance with standard medical practice.
- Participates in faculty meetings, PPS team, health service staff meetings, and in parents' meetings as requested.
- Participates in curriculum planning and evaluation in the school and serves as a resource person in the area of health to teachers and other personnel.
- Serves as a member on committees concerned with safety and emotional, mental, physical and social health.
- Interprets health and social needs and resources to school and community groups.
- Interprets school program, facilities, and policies to families and community.
- Promotes and fosters intercommunication with professionals and the community for the well-being of pupils.
- Communicates with parents, staff, and makes appropriate referrals to outside health care agencies regarding individual health needs of students.
- Conducts or participates in planning and carrying out epidemiological investigations.
- Maintains a daily log of student visits to health office and makes appropriate documentation on individual health card.
- Assumes responsibility for screening procedures: hearing, vision, ADD/ADHD (if appropriate).
- Observes, evaluates, and reports to physician the pupil's health status, reaction at school to drugs or treatments being ordered by the physician; interprets to the…
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