School-Based Nurse: Empower Student Health & IHPs

Care Options for Kids; Swarthmore (Delaware County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Life, LTD & STD

401k

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Mentor program

Job summary

Care Options for Kids in Swarthmore, PA is seeking a skilled School-Based Registered Nurse to support student health services in the school setting. The RN will provide direct medical care, health education, and preventive services, ensuring safety and well-being for students.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication with students, families, and school staff, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

HIPAA/FERPA compliance

Communication with families

Education

RN license PA

BSN preferred

School nurse certification

Tools

EHR systems

Medical recordkeeping

Job description

Care Options for Kids in Swarthmore, PA is seeking a skilled School-Based Registered Nurse to support student health services in the school setting. The RN will provide direct medical care, health education, and preventive services, ensuring safety and well-being for students.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication with students, families, and school staff, and the ability to collaborate with diverse teams.