
Registered Nurse School Setting - Des Plaines, IL
Step into a vital role supporting a bright 1st-grade student with complex medical needs in a caring school environment. This full-time, contract opportunity near Des Plaines, IL, focuses on providing personalized, one-on-one nursing care throughout the entire school dayincluding school transportation. You'll play a key part in ensuring both safety and access to learning for a student who requires consistent, compassionate medical support.
Key Qualifications:
- Active RN license in Illinois
- Experience in school nursing or pediatric nursing preferred
- Proven proficiency in tracheostomy care, including ventilator and oxygen management
- Ability to manage G-tube feeding and feeding pumps safely and efficiently
- Comfort with respiratory and nutritional equipment such as suction machines, chest vests, pulse oximeters, nebulizers, and oxygen tanks/concentrators
- Physical capability to accompany, monitor, and occasionally assist with mobility equipment including lifting or carrying a ventilator and managing oxygen tanks
- Calm, attentive, and adaptable approach to working with children with medical and mobility needs
Responsibilities Include:
- Providing 1:1 nursing support to a 1st-grade student during all aspects of the school day and transportation
- Managing airway and respiratory care (tracheostomy, ventilator, suction, oxygen)
- Overseeing G-tube nutrition, equipment, and emergency supplies
- Utilizing assistive technology and monitoring devices to ensure student well-being
- Close supervision and support for ambulation and all transitions, including use of specialized mobility devices and adaptive equipment
This position offers the chance to make a genuine difference, building trust and close rapport within the school community. Work alongside dedicated educators and staff in a setting that values skilled, compassionate healthcare for its students.
Submit your resume, license, and references with a candidate link today to take the next step in advancing your school nursing career in a meaningful environment.
Compensation for this position ranges from $28.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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