HEALTH ROOM NURSE - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Glenwood Elementary School; Media (Delaware County); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Glenwood Elementary School in Media, PA is seeking a Health Room Nurse for a long-term substitute position. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, starting immediately and through the 2026-2027 school year as per ESPA contract.

Under the direction of the Certified School Nurse, you will provide direct nursing care, respond to student illness and injuries, administer medications as authorized, maintain health records, and support a safe school environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current PA Practical Nurse license required; RN preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Valid driver's license in state of residence required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate health documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students throughout the day.
• Respond to student illness and emergency health needs.
• Administer medications and treatments as authorized.
• Maintain accurate health documentation and reporting.
• Assist with other health services under the nurse's supervision.

Skills

LPN license

RN license preferred

CPR & First Aid

Driver's license

Nursing care

Confidential health records

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HEALTH ROOM NURSE - LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE

Rose Tree Media School District Glenwood Elementary School - Media, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5930785

Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: HEALTH ROOM NURSE – LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE

HOURS: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

EFFECTIVE DATE: NOVEMBER 20, 2026, through JUNE 11, 2027

LOCATION: GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COMPENSATION: PER ESPA CONTRACT

$33.54/hour to start - $36.53/hour after probationary period

Rose Tree Media School District seeks a caring and dependable Health Room Nurse to support the health, safety, and well-being of students throughout the school day. Working under the direction of the Certified School Nurse, the Health Room Nurse provides direct nursing care, responds to student illness, injury, and other health needs, administers medications and treatments as authorized, maintains appropriate health documentation, and assists with other school health services.

The ideal candidate demonstrates sound nursing judgment, communicates effectively with students, families, and staff, and remains calm and responsive when addressing both routine health needs and unexpected situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current and valid Pennsylvania Practical Nurse (LPN) license required. Registered Nurse (RN) licensure preferred.
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Valid driver's license issued by the candidate's state of residence required.
• Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate and appropriate nursing care to school-aged children.
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to routine and emergency student health needs.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate health documentation.
• Ability to work collaboratively with Certified School Nurses, administrators, teachers, support staff, families, and other members of the school community.

Clearances required for employment:

PA CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE (Act 34)

Website: https://epatch.pa.gov/home

FBI CLEARANCE (Act 114) For employment enter service code 1KG6XN

Online: https://uenroll.identogo.com/

CHILD ABUSE CLEARANCE (Act 151)

https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS/Public/Home

Position Type: Substitute

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required