Nurse Jobs in Mchenry, 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 Health Nurse - RN

  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Are you a licensed Registered Nurse with a passion for working with kids? Are you looking for a role with a great schedule, competitive pay, and development opportunities?...

Registered Nurse - School Nurse

  • Buffalo Grove, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 23 hours ago
  • Buffalo Grove, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 23 hours ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring for a qualified nurse to work with Buffalo Grove for the 2025- 2026 school year!...

Certified School Nurse

  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 11 hours ago
  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 11 hours ago

Position Type: Health Services/ Certified School Nurse Date Posted: 4/26/2025 Location: Health Services Date Available: 08/06/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled    Position / Title: Teacher Elementary...

Certified School Nurse

  • Grayslake, IL (11 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Grayslake, IL (11 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 1 day ago

A Certified School Nurse (CSN) is needed through our contracted school district near Grays Lake area....

School Nurse or 1:1 RN

  • Gages Lake, IL (11 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Gages Lake, IL (11 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Salary/Benefits Salary: per FY25 $44,799 - $72,440 (FY26 contract under negotiation), based on education and experience. Benefits: paid sick and personal leave, paid single health insurance, and...

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

  • Palatine, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 29 days ago
  • Palatine, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 29 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...

Certified School Nurse -Play Based Summer Assessments

  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Elgin, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Health Services/ Certified School Nurse Date Posted: 3/17/2025 Location: Summer School Sites Date Available: 03/17/2025 Closing Date: Until Filled    Position / Title: Certified...

School Nurse

  • Palatine, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Palatine, IL (20 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

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

Certified School Nurse - 25/26 SY

  • Algonquin, IL (13 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (13 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Nurse licensure, Illinois with Illinois ISBE Professional Educator License (PEL) - School Nurse endorsement Current Healthcare Provider CPR/AED certification Illinois State...

Certified School Nurse (CSN) - PEL Required

  • Zion, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Zion, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, 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 (21 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Waukegan, IL (21 miles from Mchenry, 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-Certified

  • Arlington Heights, IL (22 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (22 miles from Mchenry, 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....

Summer Scholars School Nurse - Elementary and Middle School

  • Algonquin, IL (13 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (13 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 60+ days ago

Compensation: Certified Nurses $40.00 Hourly Instructional Rate $25.00 Hourly Non-Instructional Rate Non-Certified Nurses Will be paid at your current hourly rate of pay....

Extended School Year - Registered Nurse/Certified School Nurse

  • Wheeling, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 60+ days ago
  • Wheeling, IL (23 miles from Mchenry, 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...

1:1 School Nurse

  • Algonquin, IL (13 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Algonquin, IL (13 miles from Mchenry, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Position Type: Nurse/ School Nurse Date Posted: 1/23/2025 Location: Jacobs High School Date Available: ASAP Closing Date: Open Until Filled    2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR Registered Nurse DESCRIPTION...

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Mchenry, IL

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Mchenry, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.7%
Associate's Degree
11.6%
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 Mchenry, 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%