District School Nurse Coordinator

District School Nurse Coordinator

Reports To: Special Education Supervisor

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervises: School Nurses, Health Aides/Health Office Staff

Certification Required: Registered Nurse, Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Illinois School Nurse Endorsement

Preferred: 12 month position

Salary Range: $70,000.-$80,000.

Position Summary

The District School Nurse Coordinator provides leadership and oversight of the District's comprehensive school health services program. This position is responsible for coordinating and supervising health services across all district schools to ensure compliance with Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and federal requirements. The District School Nurse Coordinator supports student health, safety, attendance, and access to education by collaborating with families, school personnel, medical providers, and community agencies. The position provides direct supervision and support to district nursing and health office staff and serves as a resource to administrators and educational teams regarding student health needs, medical accommodations, emergency response procedures, and health-related compliance requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides leadership, coordination, and supervision of the District's school health services program and health office operations.
• Supervises and evaluates school nurses, health aides, and other assigned health office personnel in accordance with District procedures.
• Analyzes District health policies, procedures, and practices and makes recommendations to improve school health services and student health outcomes.
• Coordinates districtwide compliance with communicable disease prevention protocols and public health guidance in accordance with IDPH and CDC recommendations.
• Assists school personnel in implementing procedures related to emergency medical response, student health needs, medication administration, and chronic health conditions.
• Develops and provides professional development, orientation, and clinical supervision for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, health aides, and other school personnel as appropriate.
• Participates in the development, review, and revision of District health services procedures, protocols, handbooks, and operational standards.
• Oversees required health screenings and monitors compliance related to vision, hearing, immunizations, physical examinations, and other state-mandated health requirements.
• Identifies student health concerns and facilitates referrals, follow-up services, and coordination of care with families and medical providers when appropriate.
• Monitors medication administration and health treatments provided in schools to ensure compliance with current ISBE, IDPH, and applicable legal requirements.
• Coordinates and completes required state and federal health compliance reporting for the District, including reports related to health services, and screenings.
• Maintains current knowledge of changes in ISBE, IDPH, and federal laws, regulations, and guidance related to school health services and communicates updates to appropriate staff.
• Assists with annual updates to student health procedures, parent/student handbooks, and District health-related policies and protocols.
• Collaborates with administrators, families, community agencies, and medical providers to support student health and wellness.
• Provides consultation and guidance to administrators and staff regarding student health concerns, attendance-related medical issues, and medically necessary accommodations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education related to the responsibilities of the position.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois required. Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with School Nurse Endorsement preferred. Minimum of three years of successful experience as a school nurse preferred. Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Knowledge of ISBE, IDPH, IDEA, Section 504, FERPA, and other applicable laws and regulations related to student health services. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff, coordinate districtwide systems, and maintain confidential information. Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. Ability to effectively work with students, staff, parents, medical professionals, and community agencies.