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School Nurse – Sharpsburg
The Watson Institute is hiring a full-time School Nurse at our Watson Institute Sharpsburg special education school. This position will work Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Position follows School Calendar and Summer School Program
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Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Sharpsburg, PA
School Nurse Job Responsibilities:
- Complete nursing assessments; diagnose problems and provide appropriate care
- Administer medications to students according to written orders from family physicians and nursing procedures
- Coordinate school health program
- Develop and maintain student health records
- Assess and record staff work-related injuries and maintain work-related employee health files
- Maintain daily log of nursing activities
- Write up health information for IEPs
- Train staff in First Aid and CPR
- Other duties as assigned
School Nurse Skills Required:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Relate to students in a tolerant, positive, encouraging and respectful manner
- Routinely communicate with parents- answering questions honestly, realistically and with sensitivity
- Work cooperatively with others as a team member
- Continually improve professional skills and knowledge
School Nurse Job Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred
- Certified School Nurse Certification preferred
- Current PA RN or LPN license required
- First Aid/CPR instructor certification or willingness to get training for certification
- Experience working with children with special needs preferred
- Ability to lift and position students weighing up to 40 pounds
- Current PA Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances required
