Lead Certified School Nurse: Health & Wellness Champion

Chester Community Charter School; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chester Community Charter School is seeking a Certified School Nurse to lead student and staff health services across campuses. The role oversees nursing staff, designs care plans, and coordinates immunizations and screenings in line with state guidelines.

The nurse will implement health policies, manage emergencies, dispense medications, and collaborate with principals to provide health education and promote a safe school environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in health-related field; RN licensure (NCLEX-RN).
• PA clearances: Criminal, Child Abuse, FBI background check.
• Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification (Education Specialist 1 K-12).

Responsibilities

• Teaches classes on nutrition and health.
• Assesses immunization documentation and creates health plans.
• Develops health care initiatives and manages school health system.
• Handles routine health issues and dispenses medications.
• Oversees health screenings (hearing, dental, vision).
• Supervises nursing staff and maintains continuity of care.
• Plans in-service training on epi-pen and inhaler use with staff.
• Enters SHARRS reports and maintains health data.

Skills

CPR/AED

Safety training

School health expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in health/related field

RN (NCLEX-RN)

PA School Nurse Certification (E.S.1 K-12)

Tools

SHARRS reporting system

Job description

Chester Community Charter School is seeking a Certified School Nurse to lead student and staff health services across campuses. The role oversees nursing staff, designs care plans, and coordinates immunizations and screenings in line with state guidelines.

The nurse will implement health policies, manage emergencies, dispense medications, and collaborate with principals to provide health education and promote a safe school environment.