Certified School Nurse — Extended Year Program Lead

Chester County Intermediate Unit; East Caln Township (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester County Intermediate Unit seeks a Certified School Nurse for the ESY-Inclusive program located at the Chester County Learning Center in Coatesville, PA. The role covers assessment, planning, intervention and coordination of student health services to minimize absences and support education.

The position requires PA nursing licensure, School Nurse certification, CPR/First Aid, and collaboration with families, teachers and health professionals to implement individualized health plans as

Qualifications

• BSN or Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science area with coursework in growth and development, health assessment, public or school health, crisis intervention and health education.
• Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Valid PA nursing license required.
• Current School Nurse Certification required.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Special Education PK-12 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with health care providers, students, parents, school staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
• Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
• Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
• Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.
• Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
• Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.
• Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).
• Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
• Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).
• Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.
• Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g., Crisis Teams, PPT, Section 504).
• Reports to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
• Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver, Blood Borne Pathogen training, the school district's Emergency plan, and with regard to providing care for students, including students with disabilities.
• Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research, including narrative and statistical reports.
• Provides medical assessment to school administration team as requested.
• Provides health education to students as requested.
• Notifies the appropriate person or agency of student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
• Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.

Education

BSN or bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science area

Master's degree in related field

Current School Nurse Certification

Valid PA nursing license

Special Education PK-12 certification preferred

Current CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Chester County Intermediate Unit seeks a Certified School Nurse for the ESY-Inclusive program located at the Chester County Learning Center in Coatesville, PA. The role covers assessment, planning, intervention and coordination of student health services to minimize absences and support education.

The position requires PA nursing licensure, School Nurse certification, CPR/First Aid, and collaboration with families, teachers and health professionals to implement individualized health plans as