Therapeutic School Nurse

KESHET
Northbrook, IL
LOCATION: 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.
    • 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. xrczosw 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.
Posted 2026-06-06

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