Bellwood School District 88

Equal Opportunity Employer

Notice of Vacancy

Lincoln Elementary

Registered Nurse

2026-2027 

EEO Statement: Bellwood School District 88 is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Title:  Registered Nurse
Department: Student Services 
Reports To: Building Administrator 
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: $55,000- $65,000

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for providing physical screening to students; maintaining and operating a student medical records under the direct Supervision of the School Nurse  and Director of Special Education; preparing and maintaining student records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

1. Assists school administrators in developing school health programs.
2. Participates in the work of health curriculum committee.
3. Follows policies and procedures for the prevention and control of  communicable disease in the schools, including exclusion of sick students; re-admits students who have had a communicable disease;  assists school personnel in complying with the laws regarding  immunization of students.
4. Appraises and identifies health needs of students by planning and  administering screening tests to detect visual, hearing, orthopedic, dental, and other physical deficiencies.
5. Encourages the correction of remedial defects by working with parents, teachers, health professionals, and community agencies.
6. Assists with maintaining up-to-date cumulative health records on all students.
7. Is familiar with the laws, regulations, and information regarding child abuse and submits appropriate reports to outside agencies via the principal. Administers or oversees the administration of medication at school within prescribed conditions and regulations.
8. Administers first aid in accordance with established procedure; assumes authority for the care of a student or staff member who has suffered injury or emergency illness; and notifies family member or
9. parent.
10. Meets the needs of handicapped students by appraising the teacher of students with special health problems and serving on the eligibility committees.
11. Is familiar with community resources.
12. Provides health counseling for students, teachers, and parents as needed.
13. Maintains  and keeps accurate records for school  use.
14. Assists school personnel in providing a safe and healthy environment.
15. Is available to the school health and family life programs as a resource person.
16. Participates in staff development programs and other workshops when applicable.
17. Checks for physical examinations on all first-entry students. Coordinates medical appointments for handicapped students. Participates in and/or organizes 504 plans and immunization.
18. Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the common medical practices, procedures and techniques associated with a standard physical examination; thorough knowledge of the preliminary diagnosis of medical problems and the administration of medications related to treatment and first aid; ability to administer medications and apply therapeutic treatments as required; ability to follow technical oral and written instructions in exact detail; ability to maintain accurate records; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, students, teachers,  physicians and parents. Excellent communication skills. Ability to deal with public relations problems courteously and tactfully

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Currently licensed in Illinois as a RN. Experience in pediatrics or public health
A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

TERMS: Length of School Year

HOURS: Monday- Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, repetitive motions. Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Bellwood School District 88  assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements.  However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.  It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
andrformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of Board
policy