Nurse, Public Health Nurse

Nurse
- Full-Time

Herscher Unit 2 District-Wide
- Herscher, Illinois
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Job : 5834547

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Nurse

RN, LPN or CSN preferred

School Nurses will be required to have or obtain the following certifications:

• Vision and Hearing certificate
• CPR Instructor Training certificate
• IEP Medical Review Training
• All other State required training

Full‑time

Reports to: Building Principal/Superintendent

Summary: To provide needed services for optimum fulfillment of the health needs of the school program for students and staff. To work collaboratively with school administrators and staff, medical advisors, local EMS agencies, local health care practitioners and parents/guardian, the school nurse can be instrumental in establishing a comprehensive program of emergency care aimed at reducing student morbidity and mortality.

• Maintain cumulative health file on each student
• Assure district regulations are met regarding dental examinations, physical examinations, and immunizations – follow state policy for exclusion and eye exam. Review and interpret medical and dental reports. Send letters to all students in need of additions/corrections.
• Carry out the vision and hearing screening programs and follow up on deviations.
• Conduct school programs of immunizations when needed.
• Participate in the planning and follow up of screening programs by agencies outside the school.
• Interpret the health and development status of the pupil to himself/herself, his/her parent/guardian and school personnel.
• Consult with pupils and staff in dealing with their health problems.
• Compile and maintain a file of current health education materials for students and faculty.
• Act as consultant and resource person to staff in their health teaching.
• Encourage and assist with in‑service health education programs.
• Establish policies and procedures for providing emergency care for illness and/or injury occurring while the student is under the jurisdiction of the school.
• Work with community agencies for effective use of their resources and facilities.
• Appraise student health problems and inform teachers. Develop confidential health report for all necessary staff members and update as needed.
• Conduct home visits and health histories, as required, for special education purposes in a timely manner.
• Serve on IEP committee for students with medical needs.
• Other reasonable tasks as assigned by the school administration within the scope of what is required of other non‑certified staff members.
• Dispense medication to students. Get medicine ready for all field trips.
• Maintain medication in locked cabinet and maintain medication and records/first aid supplies.

Position Type: Full‑Time / School Year

Salary: $41,333 – Please see our Salary Schedule (Enter website here)

Job Categories: Student Services >
School Nurse

No specific requirements listed.

• Jill Fulton, Special Services Director
• Unit Office
• Phone:
• Email: fultonj

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