School Nurse (Elementary School) 26-27 SY
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401, Elmwood Park, IL, United States
School Nurse (Elementary School) 26-27 SY JobID: 2530
Position Details
Position Type: Elementary School Positions/ School Nurse
Date Posted: 4/22/2026
Location: John Mills Elementary School, 2824 N. 76th Ave.
Date Available: 08/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Terms of Employment: 10 Month Position (174 student days) + 6 days before school starts
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal and Director of Student Services
Salary: Per PSRP Contract
Rate & Benefits
RN (with IEP Privileges)
– $40.50 per hour
RN (without IEP Privileges)
– $39.50 per hour
LPN
– $26.00 per hour
Sick and Personal Leave
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
– Board Contribution is 8.4%
Medical, Vision and Dental
Single
– Board Contribution is 80%
Single + 1
– Board Contribution is 60%
Family
– Board Contribution is 50%
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
– Board Contribution is 100%
LTD Insurance
– Board Contribution is 100%
Employee Only Contribution Benefits:
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
403(b) and 457(b)
Summary
To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.
Qualifications
Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. or L.P.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
Current and active license on IDFPR.
Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Essential Functions
Works collaboratively with health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.
Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.
Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).
Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school‑nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).
Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.
Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504).
Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.
Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities.
Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports.
Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.
Provides health education to students as requested.
Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
FLSA Status
Non‑exempt
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
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Position Details
Position Type: Elementary School Positions/ School Nurse
Date Posted: 4/22/2026
Location: John Mills Elementary School, 2824 N. 76th Ave.
Date Available: 08/2026
Closing Date: Until Filled
Terms of Employment: 10 Month Position (174 student days) + 6 days before school starts
Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal and Director of Student Services
Salary: Per PSRP Contract
Rate & Benefits
RN (with IEP Privileges)
– $40.50 per hour
RN (without IEP Privileges)
– $39.50 per hour
LPN
– $26.00 per hour
Sick and Personal Leave
Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
– Board Contribution is 8.4%
Medical, Vision and Dental
Single
– Board Contribution is 80%
Single + 1
– Board Contribution is 60%
Family
– Board Contribution is 50%
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
– Board Contribution is 100%
LTD Insurance
– Board Contribution is 100%
Employee Only Contribution Benefits:
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
403(b) and 457(b)
Summary
To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.
Qualifications
Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. or L.P.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
Current and active license on IDFPR.
Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Essential Functions
Works collaboratively with health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.
Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.
Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).
Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school‑nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).
Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.
Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504).
Provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.
Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities.
Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports.
Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.
Provides health education to students as requested.
Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.
Equipment
Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.
Travel Requirements
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments.
FLSA Status
Non‑exempt
Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.
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