Registered Nurse Job Round Lake area,Illinois USA,Nursing

job description

job title : registered nurse
department : educational services
bargain unit classification : bargaining unit-earl
reports to : building administration, educational services administration
flsa designation : non-exempt
pay scale/lane : collective bargaining agreement
benefits : benefit summary
work calendar : 180 days
version date : 10/2026

part i: summary of position

the registered nurse is responsible for providing a full range of professional nursing care services for the district.

part ii: minimum knowledge, skills and abilities a. Education and experience

graduation from an accredited nursing program

experience in a school health office preferred

fluency in spanish and english preferred

b. Credentials

registered professional nurse (rn) license

first aid, cpr and aed certification preferred

child hearing and vision testing certification preferred

c. Knowledge, skills and abilities

knowledge of professional nursing theory, practice, ethics, and standards of care, including applicable procedures, protocols, and quality standards.

knowledge of pediatric nursing, child and human development, and common childhood health conditions, including infectious diseases and acute and chronic conditions.

knowledge of medical, therapeutic, psychiatric, and clinical nursing interventions, including the ability to analyze and evaluate appropriate care and treatment.

knowledge of medications, including their actions, interactions, uses, side effects, safe administration, and recognition of adverse reactions.

knowledge of emergency care, first aid, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr), with the ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies.

knowledge of health-related needs of students with disabilities and other specialized health needs, including students receiving special education services and pregnant or parenting students.

knowledge of health-related technology and medical equipment commonly encountered in the school setting, including devices such as insulin pumps and nebulizers.

knowledge of community resources and support systems available to children and families, with the ability to connect students and families to appropriate services.

skill in conducting health screenings and assessments, including vision, hearing, height/weight, otoscopy, audiometry, tympanometry, and other required school health screenings.

skill in physical assessment and clinical observation, including blood pressure, skin color, breath sounds, blood glucose assessment, lice screening, and recognition of changes in student health status.

ability to establish therapeutic, supportive, and empathetic relationships with students and families, including listening effectively and assisting them in meeting health needs and carrying out prescribed treatments.

ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including accurate documentation, report writing, and communication of health information to appropriate stakeholders.

ability to collaborate effectively within interdisciplinary teams, fostering cooperation, trust, shared responsibility, and coordinated student care.

ability to demonstrate cultural responsiveness and work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural, linguistic, socioeconomic, and personal backgrounds.

ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment, including effective use of technology and demonstration of professional judgment, conduct, and role‑modeling.

part iii: essential functions

the following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

provides direct nursing care and assessment to students, including first aid, dressing changes, physical assessment, monitoring of health conditions, and other nursing interventions consistent with professional standards and physician orders.

responds to medical emergencies and urgent student health needs, implementing appropriate emergency procedures, interventions, and follow‑up.

administers and supervises the administration of medications and prescribed treatments, including controlled medications, blood glucose monitoring, dietary orders, and other physician‑directed interventions; maintains appropriate medication security and documentation.

conducts, coordinates, and supervises required student health screenings, including vision, hearing,…