2026-2027 School Nurse

The Cove School•Northbrook, IL

1d•$35 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

State of Illinois licensed registered professional nurse (RPN)
Certification in First Aid, CPR/AED
Computer Literacy
Comfortable supporting students with medical equipment

Nice To Haves

Five Week Extended School Year Program (optional, but preferred)

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.