Nurse Jobs in Waukegan, IL

A School Nurse plays a vital role in the school administration industry by promoting health education among students and managing health conditions within the school environment. This includes conducting health screenings, offering health counseling, administering medications to students, and managing emergency situations. They also play an integral role in creating and implementing school health policies, including those related to nutrition and physical activity, substance abuse, and infectious diseases. Additionally, school nurses are responsible for handling health records of students and ensuring that any health information is accurately documented and kept confidential.

Important skills for a School Nurse include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work independently, decision-making skills, patience, and empathy. They should also have a comprehensive knowledge of child health and development, school health services, public health systems, and community health resources. To become a school nurse, one typically needs to be a Registered Nurse (RN) and may also need to obtain a certification in school nursing. Some roles a person may have before becoming a School Nurse might include working as a Staff Nurse in a pediatric setting, a Public Health Nurse, or a Pediatric Nurse in a hospital.

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School Nurse(RN) Opportunity - Near Gurnee, IL - This School Year

  • Gurnee, IL (5 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Gurnee, IL (5 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Registered Nurse Opportunity for a School District in Illinois. Sunbelt Staffing is partnered with a school district near Waukegan, IL to locate a School Nurse (RN) for this school year....

Summer School Nurse (June 2-June 24; June 25-July 17)

  • Palatine, IL (20 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 19 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (20 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 19 days ago

Position Type: Student Services/Nurse Date Posted: 3/26/2025 Location: District 211 Closing Date: Until Filled   Additional Information: Show/Hide Job Description: We are seeking a caring and...

School Nurse

  • Palatine, IL (20 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 25 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (20 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 25 days ago

Monitor immunization compliance and notify families of requirements. Identify and report signs of communicable diseases to prevent outbreaks....

Part time - School Nurse

  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Mount Prospect, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Qualifications Education & Certification: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Certification in Pediatric Nursing or School Nursing is a plus....

Certified School Nurse (CSN) - PEL Required

  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Zion, IL (6 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Amergis Certified School Nurse (CSN) - PEL Required in Zion , Illinois The Certified School Nurse (CSN) identifies and treats health conditions among students in the school setting....

School Nurse

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 30+ days ago

other personnel; Teach pupils, directly and indirectly, about personal health procedures and habits; Promote compliance with the laws of the State of Illinois that pertain to physical examinations, immunizations...

School Nurse for Summer Enrichment

  • Winnetka, IL (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Winnetka, IL (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

School Nurse for Summer Enrichment JobID: 1963 Position Type: Educational Support Staff/School Nurse Date Posted: 3/4/2025 Location: District Wide Date Available: 06/23/2025 Closing Date: 03/18/2025...

School Nurse-Certified

  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Show/Hide Description: Arlington Heights School District 25 has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) Certified School Nurse for the 2025-26 school year....

Title I Summer School Nurse

  • Winnetka, IL (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Winnetka, IL (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 45+ days ago

Title I Summer School Nurse JobID: 1949 Position Type: Educational Support Staff/School Nurse Date Posted: 2/20/2025 Location: Grant School Date Available: 07/07/2025 Closing Date: 03/05/2025 Positions...

Extended School Year - Registered Nurse/Certified School Nurse

  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: ESY Registered Nurse/Certified School Nurse Date Posted: 2/3/2025 Location: Riley Elementary School Date Available: 07/07/2025 Closing Date: When Filled    Please see the attached...

2024-2025 Temporary School Nurse (Full-Time) for Maternity Leave from 4/7/2025 to 6/3/2025 at Northbrook Junior High

  • Northbrook, IL (16 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (16 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Leave from 4/7/2025 to 6/3/2025 at Northbrook Junior High Qualifications & Licensure Registered Nurse; Professional Educator License with School Nurse Endorsement (preferred); Certified as a Vision...

Extended School Year 2025 (Summer School) School Nurse

  • Northbrook, IL (16 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Northbrook, IL (16 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 2/3/2025 Location: The Cove School Date Available: 06/16/2025    EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR 2025 (SUMMER SCHOOL) SCHOOL NURSE June...

School Nurse (2 openings)

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Position Type: Professional Staff Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 1/22/2025 Location: WHS - Brookside Campus Closing Date: 02/02/2025    Certified School Nurse Who We Are...

Certified School Nurse

  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (17 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: School Nurse Date Posted: 1/9/2025 Location: Community Consolidated School District 21 Date Available: 2024-2025 School Year    Wheeling CCSD21 Benefits Benefit Guide 2025 - Wheeling...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Waukegan, IL

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Waukegan, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
11.5%
Doctorate Degree
10.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
3.1%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Nurses in Waukegan, IL
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%