School Nurse Assistant

Salisbury Township School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 31,200 - 44,040; Part time

Job summary

The Salisbury Township School District is seeking a Part-Time school nurse assistant (three days per week) starting August 24, 2026. The ideal candidate holds a Pennsylvania RN or LPN license with a medication endorsement and enjoys working with children.

The role supports the district nurse to promote student health and wellness across school buildings and requires strong communication and computer skills. CPR certification is required.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN license or PA LPN license with medication endorsement.
• Current CPR for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Genuine interest and ability to relate to children.
• Competence with computer keyboard and appropriate computer applications.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Support School Nurses in providing care to pupils and staff.
• Communicate with parents concerning student health issues.
• Maintain confidentiality of health information.
• Perform clerical tasks related to health services.
• Administer medications per district procedures and nursing practice.

Skills

Child interaction

Communication with parents

Computer literacy

Education

Pennsylvania RN license

Pennsylvania LPN license with medication endorsement

Tools

CPR for Healthcare Provider

Job description

Part‑Time Nurse Assistant

The Salisbury Township School District has a vacancy for the position of a Part‑Time school nurse assistant (three days a week) with an anticipated start date of August 24th, 2026. Current RN or LPN license required. The position responsibilities include assisting the building certified school nurse to provide every student in the district with the opportunity to achieve their best possible level of wellness. Must enjoy working with children and adolescents.

Job Summary

To competently perform the duties listed below. To support School Nurses in providing the optimum delivery of health care to pupils and staff when the certified school nurse is attending to other duties or working in other buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support School Nurses in providing care to pupils and staff in accordance with current medical practices, nursing standards, relevant statutes, state regulations, and district policies.
• Communicate with parents concerning specific student health issues.
• Keep matters pertaining to the health of students and staff confidential.
• Perform necessary clerical and computer work pertaining to health services.
• Accept, administer, monitor, and record medications according to written district procedures and standards of nursing practice.
• Have knowledge of and implement district policies and procedures regarding school health services.
• Contact the certified school nurse when questions arise as to how to proceed in a given situation.
• Utilize computer software to chart all daily health room activities.
• Ability to accept verbal/telephone orders from authorized prescribers.
• Perform other related duties.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license or Current Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse with medication license.
• Current CPR for Healthcare Provider certification.
• Genuine interest and ability to relate to children.
• Competence with computer keyboard and appropriate computer applications.
• Minimum 2 years prior nursing experience.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be able to lift and move various office and computer equipment weighing up to 30 pounds. Must be physically capable of caring for students in an emergency situation and must be able to stoop and bend as required to operate various pieces of health and office equipment. Must have own transportation in order to drive between buildings in case of an emergency or if nursing coverage is needed at another school. The employee must be able to manage courteous communications with others, including those who are upset or angry, both via the telephone, in writing and in person.

Salisbury Township School District is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, handicap or disability, AIDS or HIV status, union membership or national origin/ethnicity in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504. For information regarding civil rights grievance procedures, and/or information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Coordinator or Human Resources (Title VI, Title IX Coordinator, and Section 504 Coordinator) at 1140 Salisbury Road, Allentown, PA18103610-797-2062.