Full Time Public Health School Nurse

Student Support Services/Nurse
Special Education District of Lake County (SEDOL)
2026-2027 School Year
Position/Title: 1:1 RN
SEDOL has openings for a full time 1:1 Registered Nurse for the 2025-2026 School Year. The Special Education District of Lake County is a comprehensive special education cooperative providing services for students with disabilities preschool through age 21. Nursing services are provided on a building based, itinerant and/or one -to-one basis for students with significant medical issues.

Type of Employment: Full Time School Year 2025-2026
Principal/Sector Supervisor, Coordinator of Nursing
Qualifications: License as Illinois Registered Nurse. Pediatric acute care skills for medically fragile with disabilities preferred.
Illinois Registered Nurse license
Computer literacy
Competency in the use of current medical technology
Prior professional nursing experience, preferably pediatric, adolescent, community or mental health nursing, and health program management
Performance Responsibilities:
All SEDOL registered nurses should be able to work in any assignment within the SEDOL community. SEDOL will provide training and assure all nurses have appropriate skills prior to making assignments. All nursing assignments are made based on the needs of the students. Bachelor's prepared registered nurses will be expected to attain the RN-IEP designation or Certified School Nurse (CSN) certification within 2 years. The nursing assignments at SEDOL may require travel. Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.
Administer a coordinated school health program in cooperation with the school nurse.
Collect and analyze epidemiological and other school health information.
Assess the health and safety needs of the school environment; Participate in maintaining school health records and promote compliance with health-related regulations such as immunizations and school physicals as outlined in the Illinois School Code and by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Participate in the development of health-related policies and procedures in compliance with state mandates/current health practices in cooperation with the school nurse.
Provide direct nursing services, first aid, illness, and emergency care to students including nursing assessment, identifying health problems, making referrals for diagnosis and treatment,recommending educational modifications, providing follow-up and evaluation, and maintaining appropriate documentation.
Administer medication, routine tests and/or treatments in accordance with SEDOL's policy and procedures.
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation including immunizations, physical examinations, and medical conditions.oDevelop individual health care plans for students requiring special nursing procedures during the school day.oComplete a Health History for students having a case study evaluation and a Health History Update for those students having a three-year evaluation in consultation with the school nurse.
Provide health information and counseling for students, parents, and staff.
Recommend modification of school programs for students who may require changes due to their medical status. RN-IEP designees may provide educational recommendations to the IEP educational team based on student's health needs.
Accompany students on mobility trips as indicated by their medical status or IEP.
Provide nursing assistance to others in the department: 1:1 nurse, SEDOL program nurses and agency nurses.
A registered nurse may be assigned as a 1:1 nurse, if the IEP team determines that a student is so medically fragile that continual monitoring of health needs and/or equipment isrequired. This 1:1 assignment may also include the bus trip to and from school.
Health Office Management and Communication:
Maintain an organized and efficient health services facility.
Maintain communication with administrators, teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the health and safety needs of students.
Communicate with and act as a liaison between the home, school community health agencies and the private medical sector to enhance the health and wellness of the school community.
Work with community agencies for effective use of their resources and facilities.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the nursing coordinator and/or principal/sector supervisor.
Participate as a member of professional nursing organizations and utilize continuing education opportunities to enhance professional knowledge in both nursing and education fields.
Participate as an active member of the school community representing health/wellness.
Provide staff education about students' medical needs as needed.
Attend monthly nurse's meeting.
Benefits: paid sick and personal leave, paid single health insurance, and other locally competitive benefits.