School-Based Registered Nurse (RN)

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 direct medical care, health education, and preventive services in a school setting. You will assess student health, manage medications, and develop IHPs/EAPs while coordinating with families and school staff.

The role requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication, and the ability to work with students across diverse communities. PA RN license is required; BSN preferred.

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 IHPs and 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.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Maintain immunization and health records.
• Coordinate care with families, healthcare providers, and school staff.

Skills

Nursing care

First aid

Emergency care

Chronic disease management

Medication administration

Health records

HIPAA/FERPA

Education

PA RN license

BSN preferred

School Nurse Certification

Job description

School-Based Registered Nurse

• $37-$42/hour

Position Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate School-Based Registered Nurse at COFK! The RN will play an essential role in ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of students by providing direct medical care, health education, and preventive services. This position requires strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with students, parents, and school staff.

Benefits

• 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

Experience/Requirements:

• 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.

Education/License/Certification:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) in PA.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate’s degree (ADN) with relevant experience considered.
• School Nurse Certification or willingness to obtain.

Care Options for Kids is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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