Certified School Nurse: Student Health Advocate

Penn Hills School District; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Hills School District in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Certified School Nurse to provide health services, administer first aid and CPR, and support student wellness in alignment with PA certification requirements. The nurse will manage health records, coordinate with families and staff, and ensure compliance with ADA and district policies while using Microsoft Office and health data systems.

The role requires collaboration with school staff, a proactive approach to health education, and the

Qualifications

• Valid Nursing License and School Nurse Certification from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, required.
• Experience in medical or school environment, preferred.
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Cooperative, congenial and service oriented.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and an ability to work with limited supervision.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
• Ability and experience working as a member of a team.
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid and CPR in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintains and executes standing orders of District approved physician.
• Provide information and services in school health related areas.
• Assists with necessary data collection, supports maintenance of records, notifies parents and guardians of acute health concerns, oversees transportation of ill or injured children and initiates accident reports pertaining to health services.
• Provides specialized care as required.
• Participates in professional development to maintain state license.
• Assists with care, storage, inventory and requisition of supplies and equipment.
• Assists with care, storage, distribution, and disposal of student medicines.

Skills

Nursing license

School nurse certification

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Access

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Penn Hills School District in Pittsburgh, PA seeks a Certified School Nurse to provide health services, administer first aid and CPR, and support student wellness in alignment with PA certification requirements. The nurse will manage health records, coordinate with families and staff, and ensure compliance with ADA and district policies while using Microsoft Office and health data systems.

The role requires collaboration with school staff, a proactive approach to health education, and the