Multi-Disability Nurse

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Allentown School District is seeking a dedicated nurse to support students with life-threatening medical conditions at William Allen High School. The role involves providing essential nursing care, collaborating with educational staff, and ensuring students' health needs are met effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience as an RN or LPN in a school or home care setting.
• Pediatric care experience with ventilator certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide for critical needs of students with medical conditions.
• Document care provided as part of the student care plan.
• Facilitate collaboration among interdisciplinary team members.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license

Job description

Position Type:
Special Education Department

Date Posted:
5/15/2025

Location:
William Allen High School

Qualifications:

• Consistent record of satisfactory work performance, including experience as an RN or LPN in a school or home care setting.
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license from the state of Pennsylvania.
• Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Epi-pen and Narcan certifications.
• Experience in pediatric care with ventilator certification and knowledge of programs and services for children with disabilities. Experience in a special education classroom setting is desirable.
• Professionalism in communicating and interacting with children, staff members, school personnel, parents, and community members.
• Satisfactory Criminal History and Child Abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, and 151).
• Additional or alternative qualifications as determined appropriate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assess and provide for critical and basic needs of students with life-threatening medical conditions requiring continuous physical assessment, nursing treatments, and medication administration.
2. Attend to students' physical needs, including repositioning, moving, and personal hygiene.
3. Provide invasive care within the scope of nursing practice, including catheterization, rectal administration of diazepam, G-tube feedings, tracheostomy, and ventilator care.
4. Work with specialized medical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
5. Document care provided as part of the student care plan.
6. Maintain health care and educational data for students.
7. Facilitate collaboration and communication among interdisciplinary team members.
8. Supervise students and report progress to teachers.
9. Provide positive behavior management support in line with IEP requirements.
10. Report student medical status to the Certified School Nurse (CSN).
11. Assist teachers with lesson planning, instruction, classroom management, and student assessment.
12. Perform other duties as assigned.