What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse RN position at Community Consolidated School District 181?
Start Date: August 14, 2026
Application Link: https://www.d181.org/employment
Qualifications:
1. Valid Illinois state license to practice as a registered nurse
2. Two years experience in nursing, preferably in a school district
3. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation program completion
4. Proficiency in gastrostomy tube access and infusion preferred
5. Proficiency in the care of children with diabetes preferred
Responsibilities:
1. Provides 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
2. Participates in maintaining accurate medical records to assure
compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical
examinations, and medical conditions, and the related archival
responsibilities
3. Administers medication with appropriate documentation in accordance
with school board policy
4. Performs or assists with mandated procedures for vision and hearing
(requires state credentials as a screener)
5. Maintains communication with the certified school nurse, teachers,
other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative
action which will enhance the health and safety needs of students.
Completes accident/injury reports for students/staff for incidents
occurring on school property during school/work hours
7. Compiles data for statistical purposes
8. Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect
as mandated reporter
9. Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues
10. Maintains a daily log of student visits to the health office
11. Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies
12. Assists the building secretary in general clerical duties as time permits
13. Performs all other tasks as requested by the district-wide certified school
nurse and/or administrator
14. Provides direct nursing services at other schools in the district as needed
15. Attends nursing staff development and/or training as scheduled
16. Administers nutrition and medications via gastrostomy tube as directed
by student medical orders.
17. Proficiency or willingness to become proficient at gastrostomy tube care,
maintenance and assessment of site, infusion of nutrition and
medications and troubleshooting.
18. Performs diabetic care as directed per student medical orders
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.09 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- RN (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34