Licensed Registered Nurse

Susquehanna-Township-School-District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Susquehanna Township School District seeks a School Licensed Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing services to students and staff within the school setting. You will assess, diagnose, and treat health issues, assist with medication administration, and support health education while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Under the direction of the School Nurse, you will help with health screenings, maintain health records, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License.
• Associate’s degree with bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certified School Nurse certification.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Experience working with pediatric population, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to think critically and utilize prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate patience and high tolerance for frustration.
• Effective written and verbal communication with teachers, students, parents, and supervisors.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, clerical and computer literacy abilities.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Board may find additional qualifications acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a certified school nurse.
• Perform initial assessment of student illnesses and injuries and administer treatment and first aid within scope and standing orders.
• Monitor health status and provide treatments to students in classrooms as appropriate.
• Administer medications and/or treatments as ordered by a licensed prescriber and parental consent.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and communications.
• Assist in mandated health screenings and refer students for further evaluation.
• Maintain student health and child accounting records.
• Assist with health and dental assessments.
• Perform clerical tasks related to health services and tracking of supplies.
• Maintain an effective health room schedule and a clean environment.
• Perform other health-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Clerical skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN license (PA)

Associate degree (bachelor's preferred)

Certified School Nurse certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Pediatric experience preferred

Tools

EHR systems

MS Office

Job description

Position Title: Licensed Registered Nurse
Reports To: Director/Assistant Director of Special Education and Student Services
Supervises: None

Terms of Employment: STEA CBA

Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

The School Licensed Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering professional nursing services to students and staff in a school environment. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating students for a wide range of physical and mental health conditions, as well as managing chronic illnesses and emergencies. The Licensed Registered Nurse will assist the School Nurse in working to ensure that all students have access to appropriate medical care and support services. They also assist with health education and promotion, ensure compliance with health regulations, and may administer medication as prescribed.

Job Goal:

The registered nurse will assist the Certified School Nurse in the smooth and efficient operation and management of the Health Office, assist with students’ health needs, performing health screenings, and maintenance school health records in order to provide maximum positive impact on the educational environment.

Job Description:

Qualifications:

• 1. Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License.
• 2. Associate’s degree with bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3. Would require a Certified School Nurse certification.
• 4. Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• 5. Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting.
• 6. Ability to think critically and utilize prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• 7. Demonstrate patients and high tolerance for frustration.
• 8. Ability to effectively use written and verbal skills to communicate with teachers, students, supervisors, and parents.
• 9. Ability to participate and communicate as a member of a team.
• 10. Demonstrate a high degree of customer service skills and professionalism.
• 11. Organizational, clerical and computer literacy abilities are required.
• 12. Regular attendance is required.
• 13. Other qualifications to the above that the Board may find acceptable and appropriate.

Essential Functions:

• 1. Work under the direction of a certified school nurse.
• 2. Perform initial assessment of student illnesses and injuries and administer treatment and first aid within scope of practice and according to nursing guidelines and to the standing orders set forth by the district physician.
• 3. Monitor health status, assess physical condition, and provide treatments to low incidence special education students in classrooms within the scope of practice and in accordance to both nursing guidelines and standing orders set forth by the district physician as well as individual orders set forth by a student’s individual health care provider.
• 4. Administer medications and/or treatments as ordered by a licensed prescriber and as requested by written parental consent.
• 5. Maintain confidentiality of records/communications.
• 6. Assist school nurse in conducting mandated health screenings and refer students needing further evaluation to school nurse.
• 7. Assist school nurse in maintaining student health and child accounting records.
• 8. Assist physician, dentist, and/or school nurse in performing physical and/or dental assessments on students.
• 9. Perform necessary clerical work pertaining to health services such as tracking supplies.
• 10. Maintain an effective health room schedule and clean environment.
• 11. Perform other school health related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Marginal Functions:

• 1. Assist with athletic physicals.
• 2. Assist with immunization programs.
• 3. Perform initial assessment of staff illnesses and injuries and administer treatment and first aid within scope of practice and according to nursing guidelines and to the standing orders set forth by the district physician.
• 4. Working knowledge of community health services in order to communicate with others effectively.
• 5. Attend monthly nursing department meetings.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Ability to sit for extended periods and perform repetitive movements.
• Occasional lifting (20-35 lbs., up to 60 lbs. as needed).
• Must possess visual and auditory acuity for communication and office tasks.
• Work in a team-oriented environment while maintaining a courteous demeanor.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

The Susquehanna Township School District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.