Full time

Zohorecruit; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

School-Based Registered Nurse – Elementary in Illinois is a full-time, on-site role based in Maywood. You will provide daily health services to students in grades K–5, manage medical needs, and collaborate with staff, families, and service providers.

The position handles ~150 students with IEPs/504 plans and runs through the school year. Immediate start with a 40-hour workweek, paid lunch, and alignment with state health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to student health concerns; administer medications and treatments as prescribed; maintain accurate health records according to district and state guidelines.
• Monitor students with chronic health conditions; support attendance and wellness initiatives; conduct health screenings as assigned; collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families to address health needs.

Job description

School-Based Registered Nurse – Elementary | IL

Maywood, United States | Posted on 01/09/2026

School Nurse (RN) – Elementary | Illinois

Immediate Start | Full-Time | On-Site

Our Organization is seeking a dedicated and compassionate School Nurse (RN) to support an elementary school community in Illinois for the remainder of the school year. This full-time, on-site position serves students in grades K–5 and plays a vital role in promoting student health, safety, and academic success.

As the School Nurse, you will provide daily health services, manage student medical needs, and collaborate closely with school staff, families, and related service providers. You will support students with IEPs and 504 plans, ensure compliance with health regulations, and help maintain a safe, healthy learning environment for all students.

This is an in-person role with a 40-hour workweek, including a paid 30-minute lunch. The nurse will support an estimated caseload of approximately 150 students with IEPs and 504 plans. The position is available immediately and runs through the end of the school year.

Key Responsibilities

• In this role, you will assess and respond to student health concerns, administer medications and treatments as prescribed, and maintain accurate health records in accordance with district and state guidelines.


• Additional duties include monitoring students with chronic health conditions, supporting attendance and wellness initiatives, conducting health screenings as assigned, and collaborating with administrators, teachers, and families to address student health needs.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license and a Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Nurse endorsement. BLS CPR/AED certification is required. Hearing and vision screening certification is preferred but not required.

This role offers the chance to make an immediate and meaningful impact in an elementary school setting while working within a supportive, collaborative environment. Interviews are being scheduled as soon as possible.