Job Title: Head School Nurse
School District: Berwyn North School District 98
Location: Berwyn, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Category: School Nurse/Head School Nurse (Registered Nurse)
Description: The Head School Nurse is responsible for managing the District’s school health program, ensuring that it meets all standards as outlined by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act. The Head School Nurse manages the school nurses and makes sure they are delivering a high-quality program and serving as the primary health resource to students, parents, and staff in an effort to promote optimal levels of health and wellness across the school community.
Classification: 11 Month position
Primary Function: The Head School Nurse is responsible for managing the District’s school health program, ensuring that it meets all standards as outlined by the Illinois State Board of Education(ISBE) and the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act. The Head School Nurse manages the school nurses and makes sure they are delivering a high-quality program and serving as the primary health resource to students, parents, and staff in an effort to promote optimal levels of health and wellness across the school community.
Reports to: Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent/CSBO(Chief School Business Official)
Qualifications:
● Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
● Valid Illinois nursing license
● Certification in Basic Life Support(BLS)/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR)
●Minimum of five(5) years experience as a Nurse(RN), preferably in a school setting
● Prior experience as a head school nurse(or as a nurse supervisor in a non-school setting)
Preferred Qualifications:
● Fluent in Spanish
●Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university
● Professional Educator License endorsed as a School Nurse through ISBE
● Previous pediatric experience
● Experience working with students with culturally diverse backgrounds
How To Apply: https://www.applitrack.com/d98/onlineapp/default.aspx
Application Deadline: When filled