Certified School Nurse

Ampersand Therapy • Rockford, IL

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Ampersand Therapy is excited to hire a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for school nurse positions for the 2025–2026 school year! We offer full-time, in-person roles designed to support student health and wellbeing in school settings. As a women- and therapist-founded company started in Washington and now also local to Illinois, we are committed to elevating your school-based nursing experience. Whether you’re an experienced school nurse or transitioning into this role, you’ll find strong support, meaningful collaboration, and a team that truly understands your professional needs. Position Details Location: In-person Start Date: ASAP Service Area: Student health services, medication administration, health education, emergency care, and collaboration with school staff

Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License (required)
• Type 73 Illinois Certificate with School Nurse endorsement (required)
• Current CPR/AED certification
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

• School nurse experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide general health services and emergency care to students
• Administer medications and maintain accurate student health records
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with students, staff, and parents
• Collaborate with school teams to support student health and safety
• Maintain organization of health logistics across diverse age groups

Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education, and professional fees
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
• W2 employment
• General and professional liability insurance
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid volunteer time and charity donation matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed