School Nurse

Blind Overbrook School for; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Financial support for advanced degrees

Competitive salary and benefits package

Job summary

The Blind Overbrook School for the Blind in Philadelphia is seeking a dedicated School Nurse. This position involves addressing the health needs of students with special requirements through tailored assessments and services. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in nursing, valid RN license, and experience in a school setting.

The nurse will collaborate with teachers and staff, administer medications, and oversee health records. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, reflecting the candidate's experience and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience, preferably in a school setting.
• Able to lift 50 lbs with assistance and perform manual tasks.
• Proficient in maintaining student health records.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address health needs of students through assessments.
• Collaborate with staff to modify school environment for children's needs.
• Administer medications and provide specialized nursing care.
• Counsel students and staff on health-related matters.
• Maintain records and notify necessary parties regarding health concerns.

Skills

Health assessment

Medication administration

Collaboration with school personnel

Nursing care for chronic conditions

Health counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)

Valid RN License in Pennsylvania

Valid School Nurse Certificate in Pennsylvania

Job description

The School Nurse of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) holds a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position reports directly to the Health Services Coordinator.

Mission

OSB’s mission is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

Organizational Description

Overbrook School for the Blind serves students who are blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, or sensory issues. Students receive a customized, individualized education based on state educational standards. OSB is a community where students, families, and staff support one another and build a bright future.

Job Functions

• Identify and address the health needs of students with special needs through assessment, records review, and screenings, including but not limited to hearing screenings.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other school personnel to modify the school environment for children with special needs and serve as a liaison between the medical community and the school.
• Administer daily, temporary, and PRN medications to students.
• Provide specialized nursing care for students with chronic conditions who may require procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, and tracheostomy care; oversee the activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provide health counseling for students, parents, and school personnel, making recommendations for changes to the environment in an effort to reduce safety hazards.
• Assume responsibility for the care of sick and injured students and school personnel.
• Maintain adequate and up‑to‑date student health records, review and file health forms for each student.
• Notify parents and staff members concerning contagious diseases when necessary and missing health forms or incomplete immunization records.
• Assist with formulating a list for each classroom indicating any important medical precautions for students.
• Maintain compliance with the State of Pennsylvania School Health and Child‑Care guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications

• Valid RN License in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Valid School Nurse Certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required, with a preference for school nursing experience.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Lifting: Must be able to lift 50‑lbs minimum, with assistance; participate in 2‑person lifts.
• Repetitive motion of the finger and hands for the keyboard and file room.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Work is primarily indoors but some outdoor activities may be required; employees are subject to accidents and/or injuries that may occur during the performance of essential functions.

Benefits and Pay

OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

OSB has a policy of recruiting, employing, and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or non‑job‑related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability. OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.