Nurse Jobs in Plainfield, 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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Sub RN School Nurse

  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Minimum Requirements: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of employment Bachelor’s Degree, preferred School Nurse Certification as required by state or contract One year of school...

RN School Nurse – Part Time/PRN – Pay $42/Hr.

  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 hours ago
  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 hours ago

Minimum Requirements: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state ofemployment Bachelor’s Degree, preferred School Nurse Certification as required by state or contract One year of school...

RN School Nurse

  • Joliet, IL (2 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Joliet, IL (2 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 hours ago

(RN) License for the state in which the nurse practices....

Certified School Nurse

  • Wheaton, IL (20 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Wheaton, IL (20 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 1 day ago

Position Type: Nurse/ Certified School Nurse Date Posted: 8/25/2025 Location: Student Services Date Available: Immediately Closing Date: When filled District:   Woodridge Elementary School District...

Long Term Substitute School Nurse

  • Glen Ellyn, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Glen Ellyn, IL (22 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

preferred Reports To Direct report to the Assistant Principal for Student Services and Principal (or designee) in assigned high school Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide direct nursing services...

Full-Time RN School Nurse Role

  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Downers Grove, IL (19 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) supporting a student near Downers Grove, IL for the 2025-2026 school year....

Registered Nurse School Setting - Plainfield, IL

  • Plainfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 2 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract A full-time Registered Nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is needed to support an elementary school serving K-12 students....

School Nurse - RN

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring for a qualified nurse to work in the Naperville area!...

School Health Nurse - RN

  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Orland Park, IL (21 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring a qualified nurse to work with in YOUR area!...

School Nurse - LPN

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Look no further: Ro Health is hiring for a qualified nurse to work in the Naperville area!...

Hiring Registered Nurses for School-Based Sub Positions - Woodridge, IL

  • Woodridge, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Woodridge, IL (15 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Seeking a Pediatric & Special Needs RN? Sunbelt Staffing is hiring per diem RNs in Woodridge, IL. Flexible schedule, travel to schools via bus when needed, and work with students with diverse...

Substitute School Nurse (RN) Lisle, IL Per Diem Contract

  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Lisle, IL (17 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Position: Sub RN Pediatric & Special Needs Location: Lisle, IL Dates: ASAP May 22, 2026 (possibility to extend) Hours: Per diem / Flexible Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a per diem RN to provide...

Long Term Substitute School Nurse

  • Wheaton, IL (20 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (20 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Reports To Direct report to the Assistant Principal for Student Services and Principal (or designee) in assigned high school Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide direct nursing services and...

Registered Nurse School Setting - Naperville, IL

  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (14 miles from Plainfield, IL)
  • 11 days ago

This position seeks a Certified School Nurse (CSN) to provide comprehensive nursing services within a K-12 school setting....

Full Time Certified School Nurse Job near Plainfield, IL

  • Plainfield, IL
  • 12 days ago
  • Plainfield, IL
  • 12 days ago

Certified School Nurse - Full Time - Plainfield, IL Area A school district near Plainfield, IL has an opening for a Certified School Nurse for this upcoming school year....

Demographic Data for Plainfield, IL

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Salary for Nurse Jobs in Plainfield, IL

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Highest Education Level

Nurses in Plainfield, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
39.3%
Bachelor's Degree
28.6%
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 Plainfield, 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%