School-Based Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) | Saint Charles, Illinois

Make a meaningful impact in the life of a student while practicing your nursing skills in a dynamic school environment. This contract opportunity calls for a dedicated LPN with experience supporting young learners, particularly with complex medical needs. Working in a supportive educational setting near Saint Charles, you’ll provide attentive one-to-one care for a student with Down Syndrome, managing both daily health routines and emergent needs.

This assignment emphasizes hands-on care, involving multiple g-tube feedings throughout the day, alongside diligent diabetic management. Your expertise with Blue Loop for monitoring blood glucose, as well as administering insulin and precise carbohydrate counting, will be central to the student’s well-being and success at school.

Key Qualifications:

• Current LPN/LVN licensure and CPR certification
• Experience in pediatric or school nursing, especially with g-tube management and diabetic care
• Knowledge of feeding protocols and insulin administration (carb counting expertise preferred)
• Sensitivity to the needs of children with developmental disabilities
• Calm, clear communicator with ability to collaborate with educational staff and families

Main Responsibilities:

• Oversee 1:1 care for a student, including around 8 daily g-tube feedings
• Monitor blood glucose utilizing Blue Loop technology
• Administer insulin and manage all aspects of diabetic care
• Accurately record interventions and health data
• Maintain a safe, encouraging, and respectful environment for learning and health

This contract role offers you a unique chance to foster growth and independence for a young student while advancing your own clinical skills. The school setting offers predictability and consistency, with regular hours and the opportunity to build rapport with faculty, students, and families.

Ready to make a genuine difference in a student's life? If you’re an LPN passionate about pediatric care, submit your application today and take the next step in your nursing journey!

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.34 to $46.34. 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.