School Nurse / LPN / Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Hourly Rate: $29 to $34 per hour based on education and experience

Location: Chicago, Illinois (Onsite School Setting)

Position Summary:

RCM is hiring Full Time LPN's to work 1:1 or in the Health Room providing Nursing Services to their assigned caseload. As a School Nurse, you will provide nursing care and health support services to students within a school-based setting across Chicago, Illinois. This role supports students with a variety of medical and special healthcare needs while collaborating with school staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care throughout the school day. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Key Duties

• Provide direct nursing care and health support services to students with special healthcare needs
• Support students requiring ventilators, tracheostomy care, seizure precaution, diabetes management, catheterization, and tube feedings
• Monitor student health status and respond appropriately to medical needs during the school day
• Collaborate with school staff, families, and interdisciplinary teams to support student well-being and safety
• Maintain accurate health documentation and comply with district and state nursing standards
• Participate in trainings, meetings, and additional duties as assigned
• Support a safe and inclusive educational environment for all students

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Illinois State Nursing License (LPN)
• Clear Criminal Background Check
• Physical (within the year mark)
• PPD (within the year mark)
• CPR (BLS) Must Be American Heart Association

Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
• Ability to care for students with complex medical and special healthcare needs
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively within a school-based environment
• Ability to meet fingerprinting and district clearance requirements

Schedule / Shift:

• Monday Friday (This position will follow the bell schedule of the assigned school)
• Hours per week: ~32.5-37.5
• Length of Assignment: School Year

Benefits Per Diem / Temporary (Hourly) Roles

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you're stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We're committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.