Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse

Provide support and modeling to staff in behavior intervention strategies.

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened.

Position Type: Non-Teaching Certified Support

Location: Districtwide

Date Available: August 17, 2026 plus six days New Staff Orientation August 5 - 12, 2026

Description:

Provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students and staff, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment, and maintaining appropriate documentation in accordance with the professional standards, school policy and state and local mandates. May delegate tasks as allowed in the Illinois Nurse Practice Act

Administers medication with appropriate documentation

Participates in maintaining accurate medical record to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions, and the related archival responsibilities. This includes exclusion from school attendance when these requirements are not met

Provide health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff

Performs mandated screening procedures including vision and hearing (requires state credentials as a screener)

Makes appropriate assessment and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.

Communication:

Maintains communication with the Certified School Nurse, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students

Provides health services, information and counseling in an effective and positive manner to enhance the health and wellness of the school community

Completes accident/incident reports and insurance claim forms when appropriate.

Compiles data for statistical purposes

Maintains confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues

Delegates appropriately to unlicensed Health Assistants

Develops and maintains health care plans for students who require accommodations

Maintains up to date emergency information on students

Reports communicable diseases to the Lake County Health Department when appropriate

Organization:

Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates and use of data to support data retrieval and analysis

Maintains ongoing records of student visits to the health office documenting assessments, interventions, and dispositions in individual student health records

Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities

Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties

Professional Development:

Maintains contact with a professional nursing organization and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge

Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness

Performs other such duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Associate Superintendent of Education

Other Performance Responsibilities:

1. Assist in other areas as needed 2. Complete other duties as assigned 3. Provide ongoing professional development to staff and administration

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Technical:

Maintains accurate medical records to assure compliance with state mandates and use of data to support data retrieval and analysis

Maintains ongoing records of student visits to the health office documenting assessments, interventions, and dispositions in individual student health records

Manages school health records in accordance with Illinois School Student Records Act, providing efficient retrieval of information and other related archival responsibilities

Maintains the daily environment of the health office facility and supplies

Utilizes existing technology effectively in the performance of duties

Computer literacy and competency in use of existing technology

Interpersonal:

Maintains contact with a professional nursing organization and utilizes continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge

Participates as an active member of the school community, representing health/wellness

Performs other such duties and assumes other such responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Associate Superintendent of Education

District Core Competencies:

1. Supports the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community. 2. Welcomes and promotes inclusion, equity, and diversity. 3. Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the success of all students. 4. Understands that one's identity may be different from students, parents, and staff. Appreciates those differences for the success of all students. 5. Works collaboratively and respectfully with students, parents, staff and community members across diverse identities and backgrounds. 6. Anticipates, identifies, and adapts to change in support of continuous improvement. 7. Communicates in an approachable, respectful and professional manner. 8. Participates in professional development and training to enhance effectiveness. 9. Takes initiative, manages multiple priorities, and organizes work efficiently. 10. Effectively organizes work to be as productive as possible.

Physical Demands:

Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance. Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods. Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.

Terms of Employment:

Work Week: Monday through Friday

Work Year: 180 days

Application Deadline: When filled

Salary Range: BA Step 1: $47,123 - MA+45 Step 8: $63,094. Commensurate with experience and education as identified by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

How to Apply:

Internal applicants should apply online at and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.

Contact Persons:

Dr. Lanee Walls Associate Superintendent of Educational Services View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services View phone number on click.appcast.io) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the Districts Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.