School Nurse – Sharpsburg

Posted on June 24, 2016

Thank you for your interest. THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Position follows School Calendar and Summer School Program

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

Required Skills:

• 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

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