Non-Certified School Nurse

Byron C.U.S.D. #226

Byron, Illinois

Non-Certified School Nurse

Reports To: Director of Special Education and Site Principal
Terms of Employment: 9-month contract; Salary determined by the Board of Education.
Evaluation: Performance evaluated under the Byron District #226 Evaluation Plan.

Job Goal: Manage a comprehensive school health program by monitoring and responding to student health needs, supporting health instruction, and serving as a medical resource for staff, students, and parents.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Registered Professional Nurse License
• Commitment to continuous professional staff development

Major Responsibilities

• Health Screening & Care Management: Conduct/supervise health screenings; identify and refer students for medical/dental care; administer and monitor student medications and treatments.
• Emergency & Disease Response: Provide immediate emergency care/first aid in the absence of a physician; monitor district chronic infectious disease policies; advise on student exclusion and readmission for contagious illnesses.
• Records & Compliance: Maintain up-to-date cumulative health records for all students; prepare and submit required state and district health reports.
• Instruction & Consultation: Assist with health instruction and family education; consult with parents, physicians, clinics, and school personnel on health matters; conduct home visits as necessary.
• Policy & Program Development: Collaborate with administration to develop, implement, and maintain school health policies, sanitary standards, and health curricula.
• Staff Support & In-Service: Advise and train staff on health topics, communicable disease awareness, teacher observation skills, and individual student health modifications.
• Operations & Other Duties: Manage district health offices; attend relevant health committees; perform other duties as assigned by the Board of Education.