School Registered Nurse (RN) in Chicago, IL

BlazerJobs, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

BlazerJobs, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to join a K-8 school just outside Chicago.

In this full-time, direct-hire role, you’ll care for students and staff at a campus with about 500 students, delivering routine and emergency health services on a school-site schedule. Whether coming from a clinical setting or school nursing, your passion for student wellness and ability to collaborate with educators and families will help promote health and safety in a diverse school community, including a

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted RN license required.
• Experience in school nursing preferred, though enthusiastic clinical RNs are encouraged to apply.
• Ability to clearly articulate interest in school nursing, especially for candidates transitioning from clinical roles.
• Willingness to work with a diverse K-8 student body, adapting to their unique needs.
• Confirmation of comfortable commute to the Waukegan campus is essential.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and emergency care for K-8 students and staff.
• Administer medications, first aid, and manage chronic health conditions.
• Maintain detailed and confidential student health records in compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and community resources to support holistic student wellness.
• Develop and implement individualized health plans for students as needed.
• Support health education initiatives throughout the school.

Skills

RN license

School nursing experience

Communication

Diversity awareness

Job description

Step into a meaningful role supporting K-8 students as a Registered Nurse in a vibrant, diverse school community just outside Chicago. In this full-time, direct-hire position, you’ll make a true impact while working with a manageable school population of approximately 500 students on a well-established campus. Whether you have previous school nursing experience or seek to transition from a clinical setting, your genuine passion for student wellness will make you an ideal fit.

Key Qualifications:

• Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Experience in school nursing is preferred, though enthusiastic clinical RNs are encouraged to apply
• Ability to clearly articulate interest in school nursing, especially for candidates transitioning from clinical roles
• Willingness to work with a diverse K-8 student body, adapting to their unique needs
• Confirmation of comfortable commute to the Waukegan campus is essential
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide routine and emergency care for K-8 students and staff
• Administer medications, first aid, and manage chronic health conditions
• Maintain detailed and confidential student health records in compliance with regulations
• Collaborate with educators, families, and community resources to support holistic student wellness
• Develop and implement individualized health plans for students as needed
• Support health education initiatives throughout the school

This opportunity offers a school-year schedule with built-in time for holidays and breaks. Its a chance to foster deeper connections with students as you help educate, support, and promote their health and safety within an engaged school environment.

Compensation for this position ranges from $35.00 to $55.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.