Certified School Nurse; PEL-CSN **Anticipated

Position: Certified School Nurse (PEL-CSN) **Anticipated**
Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
10/10/2025

Location:
Proviso Township High Schools

Date Available:
Upon Approval

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Certified School Nurse (PEL-CSN)

Division / Department: Proviso East, Proviso West and/or PMSA
Classification (FSLA): Full-time, Exempt
Position Group: School Nurse
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: Same as full-time teachers, plus two (2) weeks before and after said work year
Union Membership: Proviso Teachers Union, Local 571, AFL-CIO
Reports to: Building principal and/or designee General Description:
To develop, implement, and oversee a comprehensive school-based health program, and deliver services (as set forth below and mandated by law and Board of Education policy) to students to enhance students' health, wellness, and educational performance. All duties are to be performed in accordance with professional standards of school nursing practice, applicable State law and regulations, and Board of Education policies and administrative procedures (as may be amended from time to time).

Required Qualifications:
Employees are responsible for obtaining/retaining the most current statutory and administrative rule requirements for their position.

• Education/Training: Baccalaureate Degree or higher
• Licensure: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • Valid Illinois Hearing and Vision Screening Certification
  • Valid Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification
• Endorsement: PEL-CSN (Professional Educator License-Certified School Nurse)
• Experience:
  Minimum of two (2) years of prior professional nursing experience, preferably pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing, and health program management.
• Knowledge/Abilities/Skills: Ability to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.

Desired Qualifications:
(

Note:

These are "desired qualifications" only, and are not required to be considered for employment for this position)

• National School Nurse Certification (NCSN)
• Bilingual - Spanish
• Computer literacy and competency
• Ability to interpret and make decisions based on data.
• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Outstanding organizational and planning abilities.
• Excellent leadership and facilitation skills in working effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to serve as a team player.
• Outstanding problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding and use of equitable and culturally responsive practices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:

Coordination

• Participates in the development, implementation, and overseeing a comprehensive school-based health program.
• Helps to provide a safe school environment so students can concentrate on learning.
• Collects and analyzes epidemiological and other District health information and makes recommendations based upon statistical data provided by the District.
• Assists in the development of an accident/injury prevention program to facilitate safety within the school.
• Determines the impact of students' contagious illnesses and acts to prevent the spread of communicable disease in the school setting.
• Assists in the assessment of the health and safety needs of the District and/or building in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines, implementing the Bloodborne Pathogen Control Plan and other interventions as indicated.
• Follows a communicable disease prevention and control program in cooperation with local and State public health agencies.
• Manages District and/or building health records in accordance with the Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities.
• Participates in Child Find programs and establishes and manages health screening programs according to State requirements and rules.
• Participates in the development of health-related Board of Education policies and administrative procedures in compliance with State law and current/best health practices.
• Recommends modifications to District and/or building programs for students who require accommodations because of health concerns and/or issues.
• Develops and maintains healthcare plans for students who need required and/or special nursing interventions during the school day.
• Collaborates with other staff in assessing, writing, and implementing student behavior plans.
• Identifies resources and information about health-related services in the community and provides and/or shares this information/these services to students and parents.
• Assists with Monitoring monthly student attendance and coordinates and/or implements interventions.

Teaching

• Provides and/or presents staff in-service programs on health-related topics, as necessary, including, but not limited to, blood borne pathogens and the District's exposure control plan, when necessary.
• Provides needed health education in the classroom.
• Provides students with learning opportunities that promote individual and community health. Clinical…