School Nurse

• Type: Full-Time, 10-month
• Supervisor: Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Location: Chicago, IL, on-site
• Starting Date: March 2026

Why consider Catherine Cook School?

Cook is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, connection, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to developing creative, collaborative problem solvers who tackle global challenges from multiple perspectives. Our dedicated faculty and staff help students from preschool through 8th grade become empowered learners and leaders.

All Cook employees are trained and supported in incorporating wellness and belonging into their work with students and adults. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) are the cornerstones upon which we build a curriculum and community.  At Cook, we commit to all community members being active learners, from our preschool students to us as adults. 

We invite you to consider how Cook will benefit from having you, along with your experiences in educating and learning, as a part of our community.  

How will this role contribute to the growth of the Cook community?

Catherine Cook School seeks a vibrant and energetic School Nurse.  This position is central to the health and well-being of the students, families, and overall community.  The School Nurse must be passionate about advocating for and supporting students, skilled in nurturing relationships, have strong medical skills, prioritize collaboration amongst teams, and be knowledgeable in both physical and emotional care of both students and adults in the school community. 

How will I contribute and grow personally and professionally in this role?

School Administration

• Grow as a life-long learner through active participation in meetings and professional development opportunities

• Apply skills as supported by training and protocols for proactive and responsive community building.  

• Proactively and reflectively communicate through various platforms the vision, goals, and progress of your work with both internal and external collaborators

• Grow our culture of belonging and wellness through active participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) efforts 

• Serve as an Ambassador for our Enrollment Management and Development efforts

Nursing Care

• Provide direct professional nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students and staff/faculty in accordance with professional standards, school policy and procedures, and state and local mandates.

• Administer medication with appropriate documentation.

• Provide guidance to families, faculty, and staff in adhering to school, city, and state health policies and practices.

• Manage plans for students with allergies, asthma, seizures, and diabetes.

• Facilitate training to staff and faculty on appropriate and safe use of emergency care, for example, use of Epi-pens or AED defibrillators.

• Create infectious disease protocols and notifications based on state and national recommendations.

Communication

• Maintain ongoing communication with parents/guardians, teachers, administrators and other school personnel regarding the health and safety needs of the students. 

• Respond to parent/guardian inquiries within 24 hours. 

• Create infectious disease notification letters based on information from the Center for Disease Control and email to parents as warranted. 

• Ensure up-to-date allergy/asthma/diabetic/seizure action plans and inform all appropriate staff members of students’ health conditions.

• Prepare and share information about students with serious health issues with classroom and enrichment teachers at the beginning of the school year. 

• Complete accident/incident documentation for students and communicate information with relevant parents, guardians, teachers and administrators. 

• Share relevant information about students and families with Division Heads on a regular basis. 

• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues. 

• Be skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, Electronic Medical Record systems, and Google Applications. 

Health Office Management

• Maintain the daily environment of the nurse’s office and supplies. 

• Keep track of emergency medications (Epi-pens and inhalers) and over-the-counter medications in the nurse’s office and classrooms.

• Prepare and submit state immunization and medical examination reports to IWAS (ISBE). 

• Coordinate on-site vision and hearing screening per Illinois school guidelines.

• Utilize Magnus, our electronic medical record system. 

• Maintain a daily log of student/staff visits. 

• Maintain baseline health records; review for accuracy and completeness.

• Monitor immunization compliance and follow up with parents.

• Monitor compliance with state-required medical examinations and follow up with parents.

• Ensure all student health forms are complete and uploaded prior to the start of the school year.

• Manage the parents’ interface with Magnus in a reasonable, supportive manner. 

• Plan meetings before school begins with parents/guardians of children with serious medical conditions. Include teachers and Division Heads when appropriate.

• Prepare and distribute Emergency Contact/Health information in binders to the main office and classroom teachers before the start of the school year. 

• Assist with all field trip preparation: 

• Create and organize field trip medical forms. 

• Stock and maintain field trip medical sacks. 

• Collect and log medications prior to departure, especially for overnight trips, following school protocols. 

What will the ideal candidate for this role embody?

Catherine Cook seeks a School Nurse who embodies the following qualifications and skills: 

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the state of Illinois

• Prior pediatric nursing experience; nursing experience in a school/camp setting preferred

• Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Program completion

• Baccalaureate degree preferred

• Strong oral and written communication skills
  

What is the salary range for this position?

In compliance with IL’s Equal Pay Act, this position's salary range is $65,000 - $72,500. When extending an offer, Catherine Cook considers factors such as (but not limited to) the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Catherine Cook School is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What else is there to know about employment at Cook?

Catherine Cook offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. Our benefits for full-time eligible employees include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 403(b) plan

• 100% of the premium covered for Basic Life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D

• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care available

• Professional Development opportunities

• Generous paid time off

• Pet Insurance

• Identity Theft Protection