Pediatric School Nurse for Special Needs Program

ISPOR Open Source Models Special Interest Group; Towamencin Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southeast Pennsylvania is seeking a Nurse to provide medical support to preschool-aged children at the Approved Private School, manage documentation, medication administration, and coordinate with staff.

The role requires PA RN or LPN license, experience with seizure management and tube feeding, CPR/First Aid certifications, and strong documentation and communication skills; school-based experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania RN or LPN license required.
• Experience in seizure management as well as experience with all aspects of tube feeding required.
• Prior work experience with children with special needs preferred.
• School-based experience a plus.
• Adult, Child, & Infant CPR and First Aid Certifications required.
• Excellent documentation as well as written and verbal communication skills required.
• Complete all clearances as required.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support to preschool-aged children, some with significant disabilities and medical needs, attending the Approved Private School.
• Manage student documentation, providing appropriate medical care and medication administration, as well as coordinating with staff in the program.
• Administer first aid and illness assessment, emergency care when needed, administering medications, completing feedings and other medically necessary procedures.
• Consult with staff members as well as administration, coordinating with private duty nurses, maintaining medical records, assisting families with medical questions and medical documentation needed, and other duties as needed.
• Communicate with other staff, students and parents to address any medical or safety concerns.
• Perform other related administrative tasks on occasion.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Excellent documentation

Communication skills

Seizure management

Education

2 Year Degree

Job description

Easterseals Southeast Pennsylvania is seeking a Nurse to provide medical support to preschool-aged children at the Approved Private School, manage documentation, medication administration, and coordinate with staff.

The role requires PA RN or LPN license, experience with seizure management and tube feeding, CPR/First Aid certifications, and strong documentation and communication skills; school-based experience is preferred.