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School Nurse Job
The Watson Institute is hiring a full-time School Nurse at the Education Center Sewickley, a special education school.
This position will work Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., and follow the School Calendar and Summer School Program.
Learn more about what it’s like to work at the Watson Institute!
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Sewickley, PA
School Nurse Job Responsibilities:
- Complete nursing assessments, manage and prioritize care, provide interventions for multiple students
- Administer medications according to written orders and follow nursing policies and procedures
- Coordinate school health program
- Communicate with Education Center nursing staff for consistency of implementation of policies and procedures across all Watson programs
- Develop and maintain student health records and provide health information for all IEPs
- Connect with families to request necessary paperwork, return-to-school dates, and relay pertinent medical information
- Assess and record staff work-related injuries and maintain work-related employee health files
- Maintain daily log of nursing activities and eMAR
- Train staff in American Red Cross 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:
- Current PA Registered Nurse license required
- Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred
- Certified School Nurse certification preferred
- 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
- Pre-employment medical examination, including a tuberculosis test required
Job Benefits:
- Access to Tuition Reimbursement to pursue further education and advanced degrees.
- Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Ongoing professional development through continued education opportunities, training, and direct staff support
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, and additional voluntary benefits
- 403b retirement plan with employer contributions and match after 1 year of employment