Health Services

Our Mission

The mission of the Health Services Department in Arlington Heights School District 25 is to work in conjunction with school staff and families to promote optimal health and safety, thereby facilitating the educational process for all students.

Our Staff

Each of our schools has a certified school nurse (CSN) assisted by an RN partner, and one of these health professionals will be in the health office every day. Both nurses have taken the same examination through the professional regulation division of State of Illinois to earn their registered nurse license. The certified school nurses have additional training beyond the RN license. Each of them has earned at least a bachelor’s degree, plus an additional Type 73 school nurse certification through the Illinois State Board of Education which involves an internship, some graduate level studies and fulfilling other additional certification requirements. Most of our certified nurses work full time and provide service to two schools. All of our RN’s work part time in one school each.

Our Role

To coordinate a comprehensive school health program including the delivery of services to students and staff members in order to enhance health and wellness in the school community.

Duties include the following:

• to provide first aid and emergency care to students and staff
• to administer medication and medical treatments as required
• to provide screenings for vision and hearing and provide referral and follow up as needed
• to ensure compliance with State of Illinois physical examination/immunization/dental requirements
• to manage communicable disease issues in accordance with Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines

The additional responsibilities of the CSN include:

• developing and implementing individualized care plans for students with special health needs
• collaborating with school staff regarding students with special health care needs
• providing the state mandated certified school nursing responsibilities on the special education multi-disciplinary teams
• providing educational consultation for staff and students
• maintaining contact with professional organizations
• providing health and safety education to students and staff
• conducting classroom presentations on health related topics
• participating on district wide commitees relating to health and safety issues
  

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1200 S. Dunton Avenue
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60005