Certified School Nurse

Hollidaysburg Area School District; Loop (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollidaysburg Area School District seeks a School Nurse to provide comprehensive health services at Frankstown Elementary School. The nurse will maintain pupil health records, conduct screenings, and administer medications following physician protocols.

The role requires a valid RN license, a Bachelor's in Nursing, PDE certification, and current First Aid/CPR credentials. Reports to the Building Administrator and works within district policies to support students' health and well-being.

Qualifications

• Must have RN license and PDE certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; PDE Certification.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of health information.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate health and dental records for pupils.
• Administers first aid to pupils and staff per policies and orders.
• Administers prescribed medications per physician protocol.
• Performs growth, auditory, and visual screenings and reports deviations.
• Schedules physical and dental exams.
• Provides immunizations and related health services as needed.
• Communicates health information to parents and physicians.
• Prepares health reports and manages health room inventory.

Skills

Excellent communication

Confidentiality

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

RN license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

PDE Certification

First Aid/CPR certification

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 8/24/2026
• Location: Frankstown Elementary School
• Date Available: 26/27 SY
• Closing Date: 09/13/2026

HOLLIDAYSBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT Title: School Nurse

HOLLIDAYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

Reports to: Building Administrator

Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION

OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB:

To provide every student in the District with the care necessary to achieve and maintain exemplary health standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB:

• Maintains accurate health and dental records on each pupil.
• Completes growth, auditory, and visual screenings and reports deviations from the normal standards to the parent and/or family physician.
• Administers first aid to pupils and school personnel according to district policies, procedures, and standing first aid orders.
• Administers prescribed medications to students following direction from a written protocol by a physician.
• Responds to the health needs of students brought to the health room.
• Communicates appropriate information regarding student's health needs and welfare to parents or guardian.
• Schedules physical and dental exams.
• Prepares and maintains required health reports.
• Provides immunizations, tuberculosis testing, exams, and other health programs.
• Communicates health related information to parents and physicians.
• Prepares materials for bulletin boards, exhibits, and displays.
• Provides for the care, storage, inventory, and requisition of equipment and supplies.
• Keeps the health room orderly and attractive.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB:

• Organizational and clerical skills
• Ability to work with children and understand principles of confidentiality

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives instruction from the building administrator and Nurse Department Chairperson.

SUPERVISION GIVEN:

None.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Works indoors in adequate workspace, lighting, ventilation, and temperatures.
• Works with average indoor exposure to noise, disruptions, and stress
• Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONS:

• Must possess hearing, seeing, speaking, smelling, taste perception, and reasoning senses necessary to carry out job duties.
• Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
• Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday with occasional periods of standing, bending, twisting, grasping, kneeling, carrying, pushing/pulling, and reaching necessary to carry out job duties.
• Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers/hands to operate computer keyboard to simple movements of feet/legs, torso necessary to carry out job duties.
• Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with a maximum weight of ten pounds.
• Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.
• Must be able to apply reasonable skills.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION/TRAINING:

High School Diploma; RN license; Bachelor's degree in Nursing and PDE Certification; current certificate in First Aide and CPR.

B. WORK EXPERIENCE:

Clinical experience in the medical field

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner in order to carry out essential function of job.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Must possess initiative and problem solving skills.
• Must possess the ability to function independently, have flexibility, and the ability to work effectively with co-workers and students.
• Must possess the ability to maintain confidentiality in regard to District health information and records.
• Must possess the technical knowledge of operating personal computers.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks/assignments at one time with speed and accuracy.