Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, and emergency care to students to maximize health and wellness. Manage medications, treatments, and mandated health screenings while collaborating with parents and school personnel.
School Nurse - Springfield, IL
Pay: $60,000 annually
To provide direct nursing services to students to maximize health and wellness in the school community. Provides health services to the youth of Hope. Collaborates with other youth service lines to ensure optimal care for all youth. Communicates health updates to the parents/guardians of the youth. Manages youth’s medications and treatments in the residential and school setting. All duties are performed in accordance with Illinois State Board of Education policies and procedures, all Hope policies and procedures, and state law regarding nurse practice.
Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students in response to nursing assessment and in accordance with professional standards, Hope’s policies and procedures, and state and local mandates.
Administers medications with appropriate documentation.
Ensures that all documentation, pertinent medical records, and consents are completed and updated.
Performs mandated screening procedures for hearing and vision (requires state credentials as a screener).
Maintains communication with the registered nurse case managers, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
Provides health services and information in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the students.
Completes accident/incident reports for students.
Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues.
Maintains a daily log of student visits and documentation in appropriate computer application.
Proficient in navigating computer systems and able to use forms of technology to ensure appropriate documentation and communication of youth information.
Maintains professional relationships and boundaries with team members, youth, and youth’s families.
Identifies and reports potential safety hazards.
Assumes responsibility as a mandated reporter concerning incidents of alleged abuse and neglect of individuals served by Hope, as outlines in the agency’s policies and procedures.
Performs all other duties as required or assigned.
Attends IEP’s for day students as needed.
Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies.
Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties.
Performs other health or school related work as required.
Completes assigned projects on days in which school is not in session.
Performs assigned audits to ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
Helps to cover and assist the RN Case Managers as needed.
Work is performed primarily in an indoor office, school nurse office, or residential home, free from extreme weather conditions. Work will include walking, direct care of the youth, and the requirement to drive. Work may include a moderate amount of noise (business office with computers, phone and printers).
Hope is an equal opportunity employer.
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Market context
In Illinois, school support staff roles for RNs are often shaped by steady demand for licensed nurses who can support student health needs and day-to-day campus operations. These openings are competitive because they typically require an active Illinois nursing license, a bachelor’s-level RN degree, BLS certification, and prior relevant experience. Review the posted requirements closely and confirm your license, certification, and experience align before applying; this platform AI-summarizes job requirements and benefits from the original posting, helping you save research time.
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