Support Nurse (LPN) – Education Center South – Bridgeville

Posted on March 9, 2018

Watson is hiring a full-time support nurse at the Education Center South, a special education school for students with special needs ages 5 to 21 in Bridgeville, PA. This position will work Monday through Friday and follows the school calendar and summer school program schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Complete nursing assessments; diagnose problems and provide appropriate care
• Administer medications and g-tube feedings 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 employee health files
• Accompany students off campus for medication administration and medical emergencies
• Work under the guidance of a registered nurse
• Other duties as assigned

Skills required:

• Ability to relate to students in tolerant, positive, encouraging and respectful manner
• Ability to routinely communicate with parents
• Ability to answer questions honestly, realistically and with sensitivity
• Ability to document detailed nursing notes daily
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as a team member
• Ability to continuously make improvements of professional skills and knowledge

Requirements:

• Current PA practical nurse license required
• Experience working with children with special needs preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to lift and position students weighing up to 40 pounds
• Current Acts 34, 114 and 151 clearances required