Certified School Nurse (RN)

Cross Country Education • Highland Park, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Empower students to reach their full potential and be a champion for student success in the North Shore! Cross Country Education is looking for a passionate Certified School Nurse (CSN) to support vibrant school communities in Highland Park, IL. Join us and help shape the future of our students through dedicated, person-centered care for the 2026-2027 school year. Provide direct nursing care and manage complex medical procedures tailored to a diverse student population from Kindergarten through Transition age (up to 22) with varying levels of support needs. Manage daily school clinic operations, administer medications, and respond to medical emergencies. Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans, and health components of IEPs/504 plans. Partner with multidisciplinary teams as the primary liaison between families, providers, and school staff; provide critical training to educators on student-specific medical protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Certified School Nurse (CSN) endorsement

Nice To Haves

• Previous school-based experience
• Strong pediatric background

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care
• Manage complex medical procedures
• Manage daily school clinic operations
• Administer medications
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs)
• Develop, implement, and monitor Emergency Action Plans
• Develop, implement, and monitor health components of IEPs/504 plans
• Partner with multidisciplinary teams
• Serve as the primary liaison between families, providers, and school staff
• Provide critical training to educators on student-specific medical protocols

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) match
• Paid sick leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level