School-Based Registered Nurse - Impactful Student Care

Care Options for Kids; 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

Discipline-specific mentor

Online community of clinicians

Job summary

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to provide essential health services in a school setting. The RN will deliver direct medical care, health education, and preventive services, coordinating with students, families, and school staff.

The position requires strong clinical judgment and excellent communication, with responsibilities including medication administration, immunization record maintenance, and development of IHPs/EAPs.

Qualifications

• Current PA RN license.
• BSN preferred; ADN with relevant experience considered.
• School Nurse Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct nursing care

First aid

Emergency care

Medication administration

HIPAA/FERPA

IHPs & EAPs

Communication with families

Education

PA RN license

BSN preferred

ADN with relevant experience considered

School Nurse Certification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Care Options for Kids is seeking a School-Based Registered Nurse to provide essential health services in a school setting. The RN will deliver direct medical care, health education, and preventive services, coordinating with students, families, and school staff.

The position requires strong clinical judgment and excellent communication, with responsibilities including medication administration, immunization record maintenance, and development of IHPs/EAPs.