Location
Northbrook, Illinois
Salary
$35 / HOUR
Quick overview
The school nurse will provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, and manage illness and emergency care for students and staff according to established standards and requirements. Key duties include maintaining accurate health records, administering medication, completing required state reports, and communicating with families as needed.
Requirements summary
Applicants must possess a State of Illinois licensed registered professional nurse (RPN) certification and hold current certifications in First Aid and CPR/AED. The role also requires computer literacy and the ability to support students using medical equipment.
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- The
- Cove
- School -
- Northbrook,
- IL 60062Salary
- Range: $35.00 - $35.00
- HourlySchool
- Nurse 2026 - 2027
- School
- Year
- Start
- Date:
- August 2026
- Job
- Summary: The school nurse provides direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staff in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures and state and local requirements.
- Pay &
- Benefits:
- Salary starting at $35/hour (salary is commensurate with education, licensure and experience)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs
- School Breaks, 10 sick and 4 personal days
- Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
- Professional
- Development
- Opportunities
- Schedule:
- Full-time (10 Month Contract preferred; will consider Part-time applicants)
- 2026-2027 School Year
- Monday through
- Friday 8:00 am – 3:45 pm, except
- Thursdays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Five Week
- Extended
- School
- Year
- Program (optional, but preferred)
- Requirements: Minimum Education - State of Illinois licensed registered professional nurse (RPN) Certification in First Aid, CPR/AED Computer Literacy Comfortable supporting students with medical equipment
Duties & Responsibilities
Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid; illness and emergency care to students in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local requirements. Maintain appropriate documentation in daily logs and in student health records. Administer medication and maintain appropriate documentation. Complete all required state reports to assure compliance with state mandates including physical and dental exams, immunizations and medical conditions. Keep health records up to date for all students. Communicate with families when necessary. Complete accident/incident reports for students and staff. Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues. Perform other health or school related work as required. Participate in school events: Field Trips, Community and Sporting Events Attend faculty meetings. About Us: The Cove School is a non-public therapeutic day school for students with learning disabilities located in Northbrook, IL. Cove students come from 60 nearby different public schools and families can also choose to fund tuition privately. Classes are kept small. Teaching is flexible and varies according to the individual student’s learning style. A team of onsite specialists work collaboratively to provide students intensive, integrated related services. Qualifications
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Medical Insurance
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- School Breaks
