Health Room Nurse - HIVE (January - May) - UPDATED

East Penn School District; Emmaus (PA); On-site; USD 3,404,000 - 4,848,000; Part time

Job summary

East Penn School District seeks a Health Room Nurse to assist the building nurse in providing wellness support to students. This 10-month, part-time role runs January through May, with roughly 10 hours per week (2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday-Thursday; schedule may vary).

The position pays $29.95 per hour and requires current CPR/AED certification, PA RN or LPN licensure, and a PA driver’s license. Prior experience with school-aged children and clerical/computer skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• CPR and AED certification required.
• Current RN or LPN licensure in Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania Driver's License required.
• Experience with school-aged children preferred.
• Proficiency in basic clerical tasks and computer use.
• Must read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Follow health room procedures per district standing orders for sick/injured students and staff.
• Provide emergency care when necessary.
• Inform building nurse of serious situations needing parent/physician contact.
• Administer medications per district policy.
• Coordinate with building nurse on health records and confidentiality.
• Maintain health room records and inform staff of student dispositions.
• Support the Director of Student Services and/or the building nurse as needed.
• Learn and perform new procedures for students with medical needs.

Skills

CPR Certification

AED Certification

RN Licensure PA

LPN Licensure PA

Driver's License (PA)

School-aged children experience

Clerical & computer skills

English language proficiency

Job description

Hours

10 Hours/Week (2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) (Monday - Thursday; however, days may vary base on need) HIVE Health Room Nurse position is from January through May.

Hours

10 Hours/Week (2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.) (Monday - Thursday; however, days may vary base on need) HIVE Health Room Nurse position is from January through May.

Hourly Rate

$29.95/Hour

Position Summary

To assist the building nurse to provide every student in the East Penn School District with the opportunity to achieve their best possible level of wellness. 10 month position, non-exempt, hourly

Qualifications

• Certification: Current CPR and AED certification
• Licensure: Current RN or LPN Licensure in Pennsylvania
• Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Experience with school aged children
• Clerical and computer skills
• Is able to independently read, write, speak and comprehend the English language

Essential Functions / Duties / Responsibilities

• To follow health room procedures as outlines in the East Penn School District Standing Orders for sick and/or injured students and personnel
• To provide emergency care to students and staff when necessary
• To advise the building nurse when a serious situation arises that would need contact with a parent and/or physician
• To administer medication to students in accordance with the procedures as outlined in the East Penn School District Use of Medication Policy
• To request assistance from the building nurse when there is a question concerning the response to a health problem
• To keep building nurse apprised of appropriate information regarding health room management
• To assist the building nurse in establishing and/or maintaining each student's health record
• To inform relevant staff of the disposition of ill or injured students
• To assume other responsibilities as directed by the Director of Student Services and/or the building nurse
• To learn and perform new procedures as they become necessary in the care of students with special medical needs
• The employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by the Director of Student Services or Certified School Nurse.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings and office areas
• Can independently travel between locations in the Lehigh Valley without public transportation
• Can stand/walk for lengthy periods of time

EOE