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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Pediatric Registered Nurse School Setting in Waukegan, IL

  • Waukegan, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Waukegan, IL
  • 2 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract A full-time float nurse position is available within a K-12 school district in Waukegan, IL....

Registered Nurse School Setting - Vernon Hills, IL

  • Vernon Hills, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Category Schools - RN Nurse Job Type Contract A rewarding opportunity is available for a Registered Nurse with school nursing experience to support the health and well-being of students in a K-12 educational...

School Nurse

  • Vernon Hills, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 6 days ago
  • Vernon Hills, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 6 days ago

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for a School Nurse job in Vernon Hills, Illinois paying $2,342.25 to $2,491.50 weekly....

Des Plaines, IL Area - Certified School Nurse Job

  • Des Plaines, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Plaines, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 7 days ago

Certified School Nurse Full Time Location: Des Plaines, IL Area Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract Compensation: Competitive hourly rate Requirements: REQUIRED: Illinois Professional Educator License...

Kenosha School Nurse - RN

  • Kenosha, WI (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 8 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 8 days ago

Nurses will provide 1:1 nursing services for a K-12 student. RCM offers weekly paychecks, benefit eligibility and opportunities all over the city....

School Nurse - Registered 2025-2026

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

School Nurse - Registered 2025-2026 JobID: 8729 Position Type: School Nurse-Registered/School Nurse-Registered Date Posted: 6/9/2025 Location: Plum Grove, Rolling Meadows, IL Date Available: When Filled...

Full Time Certified School Nurse near Kenosha, WI

  • Kenosha, WI (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Kenosha, WI (18 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Certified School Nurse Full Time Location: Kenosha, WI Area Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract Compensation: Competitive hourly rate Job Overview: Provide direct nursing care to students with acute...

Full Time Certified School Nurse near Wauconda, IL

  • Wauconda, IL (15 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Wauconda, IL (15 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Certified School Nurse (CSN) to support a local school district in the Wauconda, IL area for the upcoming school year....

Full Time Certified School Nurse near Libertyville, IL

  • Libertyville, IL (8 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 22 days ago
  • Libertyville, IL (8 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 22 days ago

Certified School Nurse Full Time Location: Libertyville, IL Area Employment Type: Full-Time, Contract Compensation: Competitive hourly rate Job Overview: Provide direct nursing care to students with...

Health Coordinator (School Nurse)

  • Grayslake, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Grayslake, IL (10 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 30+ days ago

Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse Date Posted: 7/14/2025 Location: TBD Date Available: 08/11/2025    1:1 Nurse to support student needs....

RN Certified School Nurse

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

The Certified School Nurse (CSN) identifies and treatshealth conditions among students in the school setting. The CSN providesinstruction for the students general wellbeing and disease prevention....

Substitute School Nurse-Registered 2025-2026

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

Substitute School Nurse-Registered 2025-2026 JobID: 8738 Position Type: School Nurse-Registered/School Nurse-Registered Date Posted: 6/11/2025 Location: All Locations!...

2025-2026 School Nurse

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

Complete all required state reports to assure compliance with state mandates including physical and dental exams, immunizations and medical conditions....

School Nurse - 12 Month Position

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

Nurse Reports To: District Nurse Administrator Department: Student Services Classification: Classified/ZEA Work Year: 235 days EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Required: Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree...

Long Term Substitute - Certified School Nurse

  • Barrington, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 90+ days ago
  • Barrington, IL (21 miles from Waukegan, IL)
  • 90+ days ago

Services Director, or as designated by the District Certified School Nurse Supervisor Director of Special Education SUPERVISES: Non-Certified Registered Nurses working in the school One-to-one nurses...

Demographic Data for Waukegan, IL

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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
39.2%
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 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%