What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026-2027 School Nurse position at The Cove School?
School 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.