School-Based Nurse: Impactful Student Health Care

Jobtome; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna

Life, LTD & STD

Supplemental Insurances

401k (once eligible)

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Mentor program

Online clinician community

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to ensure student health, safety, and well-being. The RN will provide direct medical care, health education, and preventive services within the school setting.

The role requires strong clinical judgment and collaboration with students, parents, and school staff. RN licensure in PA, with BSN preferred or ADN with experience, and School Nurse Certification or willingness to obtain.

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.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor student responses.
• Maintain student immunization and health records per state regulations.
• Develop IHPs and EAPs for students with medical conditions.
• Coordinate care between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff.
• Maintain confidential health records in compliance with HIPAA and FERPA.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical nursing

Emergency care

HIPAA compliance

Education

PA RN license

BSN preferred; ADN with experience accepted

School Nurse Certification or willing to obtain

Job description

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to ensure student health, safety, and well-being. The RN will provide direct medical care, health education, and preventive services within the school setting.

The role requires strong clinical judgment and collaboration with students, parents, and school staff. RN licensure in PA, with BSN preferred or ADN with experience, and School Nurse Certification or willingness to obtain.