School Based RN

Pediatric Developmental Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance

IRA with company matching

Unlimited CEUs

Materials stipend

Licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is hiring a Registered Nurse to support school health programs across districts. You will provide basic student care, oversee medication administration, and educate students and staff on healthy habits.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with eligibility for a School Nurse endorsement; experience in pediatric mental health is preferred. Strong written and verbal communication and the ability to coordinate with staff, parents, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Endorsement as School Nurse or eligibility per state education bylaws.
• Experience or training in pediatric mental health preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate with staff, parents, and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic care for students when injured or ill and manage chronic conditions.
• Oversee the school's medication administration program.
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits such as hygiene and nutrition.
• Work with school staff to ensure physical and emotional safety of the school community.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Coordination with staff/parents

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) is looking to hire a Registered Nurse. Join our team today and help us continue our mission to positively impact the lives of children and communities across the nation!

This position comes with a competitive salary and generous benefits. Our benefits package includes:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance with company contribution
• IRA with company matching
• Unlimited CEUs
• Materials stipend
• Licensure reimbursement

SCHOOL NURSE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide basic care for students when they are injured ill, and manage chronic conditions.
• Oversee the school's medication administration program.
• Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as hygiene and proper nutrition.
• Work with school staff to ensure the physical and emotional safety of the school community.

SCHOOL NURSE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Has obtained or is eligible for an endorsement as a School Nurse as prescribed in the bylaws of the State Department of Education.
• Experience or specialized training in the field of pediatric mental health is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and maintain ethical and accountability standards.
• Demonstrates interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively and courteously both verbally and in writing.
• Has the ability to coordinate activities and work effectively with professional staff, support staff, parents, and representatives from agencies outside the school system.

ABOUT PEDIATRIC DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES

Pediatric Developmental Services (PDS) provides the nation's public school districts, charter schools, and communities at large with highly qualified pediatric therapists, including school nurses, psychologists, speech, occupational, and physical therapists. At PDS, we want to make a difference in the lives of children. From finding and training the best pediatric therapists to partnering them with the right schools and clinics in need, PDS supports win-win initiatives for all. From speech-language therapy to school psychology, our children deserve the best care possible, and at PDS, we make that happen.

We know that they are essential in our mission to make a difference in the lives of children. This is why we also offer competitive compensation and great benefits.