School Nurse

School Nurse Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401

• 3.5 Elmwood Park, IL Job Details $26.00
• $40.

50 an hour 5 hours ago Benefits 457(b) AD&D insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Vision insurance 403(b)

Qualifications CPR Certification BLS Certification Research Full Job Description JobID:

2530

Position Type:

Elementary School Positions/School Nurse Date Posted:

4/22/2026

Location:

John Mills Elementary School, 2824 N. 76th Ave.

Date Available:

08/2026

Closing Date:

Until Filled Position Title:

School Nurse (Elementary School)

Terms of Employment:

10 Month Position ( 174 student days) + 6 days before school starts

Immediate Supervisor:

Building Principal and Director of Student Services Salary:

Per PSRP Contract RN ( with IEP Privileges

• $40.50 per hour RN (without IEP Privileges
• $39.50 per hour LPN
• $26.

00 per hour

Board Contribution Benefits:

(Per

PSRP 2025

• 2029 Contract) Sick and Personal Leave Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Board Contribution is 8.4% Medical, Vision and Dental Single
• Board Contribution is 80% Single + 1
• Board Contribution is 60% Family
• Board Contribution is 50% Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Board Contribution is 100% LTD Insurance
• Board Contribution is 100%

Employee Only Contribution Benefits:

Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending 403(b) and 457(b)

Summary:

To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.

Qualifications:

Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. or LPN as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state. Current and Active license on IDFPR Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Essential Functions:

Works collaboratively with health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students. Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program. Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies. Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing. Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students. Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary. Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis). Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies. Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP). Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation. Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504). Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary. Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs. Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities. Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports. Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested. Provides health education to students as requested. Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary. Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments. Equipment Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. Travel Requirements Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards Works in standard office and school building environments.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Email To A Friend Print Version