Position Type:
Health Services/Certified School Nurse
Date Posted:
5/4/2026
Location:
Health Services
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Certified School Nurse
Bargaining Unit: ETA
Department/Location: Health Services/Special Education Department
Calendar Days: 184
Reports To: Health Services Supervisor
JD Revision Date: 05/05/2025
Supervises: N/A
Function / Position Summary
Consultative position in the provision of nursing duties in a school environment that requires the exercise of "instructional judgment" or "assessment of pupils to enhance academic achievement for all."
Job Duties / Responsibilities
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Participates in developing, implementing and evaluating nursing practice guidelines, school health programs and initiatives, objectives and procedures.
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Participates in planning programs that eliminate or minimize student health concerns that may interfere with learning.
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Develops individual Health plans for the care of students with chronic health conditions and disabilities.
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Develops individualized health plans with specific goals, objectives and interventions based on student health needs.
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Consults with assigned building staff in the implementation if IHP's.
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Provides Health Education
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Provides consultation to teachers regarding requested lessons for students in the classroom.
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Provides education opportunities for school staff on health-related issues.
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Participates in school district wellness initiatives.
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Promotes and assists in the control of communicable disease.
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Provides consultation to RN regarding immunization compliance.
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Serves as a resource in program planning for disease prevention and education.
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Performs other duties as assigned by the principal or other administrative staff.
Education
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Bachelor's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited university.
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Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a School Nurse endorsement, Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license and current CPR certification required.
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School nursing experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.
Experience / Knowledge
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Pediatric/Adolescent nursing experience preferred.
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3-5 years of working in a school as a nurse is preferred.
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Excellent communication and organizational skills.
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Ability to think critically in stressful situations.
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Knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act and other laws and regulations that dictate CSN practice.
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Ability to manage diverse student needs, including chronic conditions and emergency situations.
Physical Demands
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Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
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Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials, such as screening equipment and files.
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Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
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Must work indoors in a busy school environment.
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Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
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Frequently work at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
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May be required to leave the main work site to attend meetings.
Terms of Employment
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Nine-month position (184 work days)
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The starting salary for this role is $60,689.
Attachment(s):
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ETA Benefit Sheet.pdf
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ETA Salary Schedule 2026-2027.pdf
