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Summit Hill School District 161

Substitute Registered Nurse

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What they do

A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.

$72,497 / year median in Illinois

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Job Description

JobID:
1535
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Registered Nurse Date Posted:
8/12/2026
Location:
Districtwide Date Available:
as needed
Purpose of Position:
To provide the fullest possible educational opportunity for each district student by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in district schools, and to serve as a communication link between physician, parent and teacher to ensure the well being of each child.
Essential Duties:
1. Assumes responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care. 2. Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies on school medical matters. 3. Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students by reviewing all immunization records, physical forms, registration forms, doctor correspondence and health records for health related information and to determine compliance status according to school code. 4. Observes students on a regular basis to detect health needs. 5. Assumes authority, in the absence of a physician, for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness. 6. Visits student homes when necessary. 7. Participates with school staff in developing and implementing total school health program. 8. Contacts homes of children referred by principals. 9. Prepares data for Director of Special Services for reports for the State Board of Education and the State Board of Health. 10. Notifies parents, building principals, superintendent and necessary staff of unfulfilled medical requirements. 11. Tracks and monitors the distribution of updated lists of student health problems. 12. Advises teachers and staff on pertinent health matters of the students with which they work, particularly regarding screening for student health needs including the management of food allergies. 13. Assists school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in schools. 14. Attends committee meetings and conferences regarding health service. 15. Participates in in-service training programs. 16. Other duties as assigned
Conditions:
1. Work as needed 2.
Salary:
$29.01 per hour