Therapeutic School Nurse

Job DetailsJob Location: Keshet @Solomon Schechter Day School - Northbrook, IL 60062Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 50% Job Shift: DayJob Category: NurseLOCATION:              Solomon Schechter Day School, Northbrook, IL

REPORTS TO:        Therapeutic Day Site Manager, Director of Education

SCHEDULE:           8:00 am to 3:30 pm (RSY) / 8:00 am to 12:30 pm (ESY) / 12 months

POSITION SUMMARY:  A professional nurse who is there to make sure that every student has access to mental and physical health services throughout the day. The school nurse works with teachers and parents or guardians on behalf of their patients in order to create care plans for them when needed, including medication management if necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide basic healthcare to students and staff with acute or chronic health problems and in case of injury
Conduct screenings and writing referrals for health services 
Develop health plans for students with chronic illnesses and disabilities
Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene 
Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
Keep track of students’ vaccination records
Update students’ medical history 
Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
Write referrals for pediatricians and other health specialists
Ensure compliance with national and local health laws
Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Valid national nursing certification or school PEL in nursing
Require excellent organizational and communication skills 
Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
A passion for Keshet’s mission
Positive energy and a strong work ethic
Ability to communicate with diverse populations
Valid drivers license and safe driving record 

Keshet offers a robust Employee Benefit Program which includes:

Affordable healthcare plans
Dental
Vision
Short-term and long-term disability
Life insurance
401k plan with employer matching contributions
Holiday Pay
Paid Sick Time
PTO 
Tuition reimbursement

ABOUT KESHET

Keshet is a one-of-a-kind organization that brings classroom experiences, camps, sports, residential, social, and vocational activities for 600 people with disabilities each year. From the very start, Keshet has grown alongside our participants, creating a community of belonging where people of all abilities learn, play, work, live, and grow together. 

Today, Keshet continues to flourish, with over 75 programs in the Chicago and Wisconsin area, four residential homes, 200 dedicated staff and lay leaders, dozens of community and corporate partners, and thousands of engaged donors around the world. Nurtured by respect, creativity, tenacity and unconditional love, Keshet makes a powerful difference in the lives of each child and adult with disabilities, their families, the community and beyond.