Part-time School Nurse

Westtown School; West Goshen Township (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Westtown School in West Chester, PA is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to work part-time in our Upper School Student Wellness Center. The nurse will cover afternoons and evenings on a rotating schedule from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, three days one week and two days the next, through the academic year.

The role involves providing quality medical care, administering medications, maintaining health records, supporting students’ physical and mental health, and communicating with families and

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of medical-surgical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Prior school nurse experience preferred, preferably in an independent school.
• Desire to work with high school students.
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to respond calmly to urgent situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented spirit and ability to connect with students from a diverse community.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality medical care and first aid to students.
• Arranges, distributes and administers medications, as necessary.
• Documents and maintains student health records.
• Maintains school medical supplies.
• Accurately documents all activities and procedures promptly.
• Serves as a resource for students’ physical and mental health concerns.
• Provides timely communication regarding student healthcare to parents, the Dean of Students, Dorm Parents, advisers, and others as needed.

Skills

Medical-surgical exp

CPR certification

School nursing

Communication skills

Job description

Part-time School Nurse

Part Time WEST CHESTER, PA, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1633

School Nurse-Part-time

Westtown School seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to work part-time in our Upper School Student Wellness Center. The part-time nurse will work from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on a rotating schedule of three days one week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) and two days the following week (Wednesday and Friday). Some additional shifts may be available. This is an academic year position starting immediately and continuing through early June. As a member of our dynamic team of healthcare professionals, the part-time nurse will oversee and respond to the medical needs of our Upper School boarding and day students in the afternoons and evenings.

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker pre‑K to 12, college‑preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. On a beautiful 600‑acre campus, Westtown offers a program where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Provides quality medical care and first aid to students;

Arranges, distributes and administers medications, as necessary;

Documents and maintains student health records;

Maintains school medical supplies;

Accurately documents all activities and procedures promptly;

Serves as a resource for students’ physical and mental health concerns;

Provides timely communication regarding student healthcare to parents, the Dean of Students, Dorm Parents, advisers, and others as needed.

Qualifications

A minimum of 1-3 years of medical-surgical experience

Current CPR certification

Prior school nurse experience is preferred, preferably in an independent school environment

The desire to work with high school students

Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to respond to urgent situations calmly and efficiently

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Excellent initiative and follow‑through

Diplomacy, tact, and discretion with confidential information

A team-oriented spirit and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community.

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