Nurse​/LPN

Job Details

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services
• Date Posted: 10/30/2025
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Closing Date: until filled

• Title:
  
  School Nurse or LPN
• Location:
  
  All Building Sites
• Employment Type:
  
  Full Time
• Work Days: 10-month position
• FSLA:
  Exempt
• Reports to:
  
  Building Principal

• Chateaux School
• Fieldcrest School
• Highland School
• Markham Park School
• Nob Hill School
• Prairie-Hills Junior High School
• Primary Learning Center
• S.T.E.A.M. Academy

To promote and maintain the physical, mental, and emotional well‑being of students and staff in the school setting. The Health Clerk assists with the management of school health services, supports student learning through health advocacy, and ensures compliance with state and district health regulations.

• Current Illinois License –
  Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Pediatric or school nursing experience preferred
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR, and AED procedures and techniques
• Willingness to obtain State of Illinois Vision and Hearing Screening Certification
• Familiarity with clerical and record‑keeping procedures
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, patience, and courtesy
• Understanding of universal health precautions and infection control
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Knowledge of Illinois immunization requirements and student health regulations
• Basic understanding of child growth and development
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding student health records and information
• Dependable
  , flexible
  , and able to work independently
• Willingness to travel between school sites within the district
• Ability to problem‑solve, prioritize, and multitask in a busy school environment

• Minimum of 1–3 years of experience in a medical, clinical, pediatric, or school health setting preferred
• Experience in record management and confidential documentation
• Experience collaborating with students, parents, educators, and healthcare providers
• Prior experience with student information systems or electronic health record (EHR) software preferred
• Experience managing first aid, chronic conditions, and emergency situations in a fast‑paced environment

• Provide basic first aid and emergency care to students and staff in accordance with established protocols
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects as prescribed by physicians and approved by parents/guardians
• Assist in the screening and assessment of students’ health needs under supervision of the certified school nurse
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records and documentation in compliance with state and district guidelines
• Track and ensure compliance with immunization and health examination requirements
• Notify parents/guardians regarding health concerns, injuries, or immunization deficiencies
• Support the management of chronic health conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes, allergies) in collaboration with school nurse and staff
• Monitor and report communicable diseases as required by state regulations
• Maintain inventory of health office supplies and equipment
• Support health‑related education and awareness initiatives for students and staff
• Perform clerical and administrative tasks related to health services as assigned
• Participate in professional development related to school health and safety
• Maintain a safe, organized, and welcoming health office environment

• Medical
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of first aid, CPR, AED use, and basic health assessment techniques
• Organizational
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communication; able to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents
• Confidentiality: Maintains student health information in strict confidence per district policy and federal law
• Crisis Response: Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions in emergency situations
• Professionalism: Displays reliability, punctuality, and sound judgment; models positive and caring behavior
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
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