School Health RN: Pediatric Care & Student Wellness

Susquehanna Township School District; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Susquehanna Township School District seeks a School Licensed Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing services to students and staff within the school setting. You will assess, diagnose, and treat health issues, assist with medication administration, and support health education while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Under the direction of the School Nurse, you will help with health screenings, maintain health records, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License.
• Associate’s degree with bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Certified School Nurse certification.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.
• Experience working with pediatric population, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to think critically and utilize prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate patience and high tolerance for frustration.
• Effective written and verbal communication with teachers, students, parents, and supervisors.
• Ability to collaborate as part of a team.
• Strong organizational, clerical and computer literacy abilities.
• Regular attendance is required.
• Board may find additional qualifications acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of a certified school nurse.
• Perform initial assessment of student illnesses and injuries and administer treatment and first aid within scope and standing orders.
• Monitor health status and provide treatments to students in classrooms as appropriate.
• Administer medications and/or treatments as ordered by a licensed prescriber and parental consent.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and communications.
• Assist in mandated health screenings and refer students for further evaluation.
• Maintain student health and child accounting records.
• Assist with health and dental assessments.
• Perform clerical tasks related to health services and tracking of supplies.
• Maintain an effective health room schedule and a clean environment.
• Perform other health-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Customer service

Team player

Clerical skills

Computer literacy

Education

RN license (PA)

Associate degree (bachelor's preferred)

Certified School Nurse certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Pediatric experience preferred

Tools

EHR systems

MS Office

Job description

The Susquehanna Township School District seeks a School Licensed Registered Nurse to deliver professional nursing services to students and staff within the school setting. You will assess, diagnose, and treat health issues, assist with medication administration, and support health education while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Under the direction of the School Nurse, you will help with health screenings, maintain health records, and collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to