School Nurse: Champion Student Wellness & Care

Allentown School District; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 59,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Tuition Reimbursement

Personal and Sick time

PSERS Retirement Fund

Job summary

The Allentown School District invites applicants for a school nurse to strengthen health-related support for student learning. The nurse will assess health needs, manage referrals, provide health education, and coordinate care with families, physicians, and school staff in a dynamic district setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, PA school nurse certification, an active PA RN license, and clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Consistent record of satisfactory work performance.
• Clear background checks including criminal and child abuse clearances (Acts 34, 114, 151).
• Valid Pennsylvania RN license.
• Current Pennsylvania school nurse certification.
• Professional maturity in dealing with children, staff, school personnel, parents, and community members.
• Additional or alternatives to the above qualifications as determined to be appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the health status of pupils and school personnel.
• Implements PA State Mandated Programs.
• Counsels pupils, teachers, parents, and others to obtain needed treatment or arrange programs.
• Helps prevent communicable diseases and their spread.
• Provides emergency care for injuries or sudden sickness.
• Protects and promotes the health of school personnel.
• Establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program.
• Collaborates with other professionals to assure quality health care for students.
• Assists students, families, and school personnel to achieve optimal wellness through health education.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the principal and Director of Community and Student Services.

Skills

Professional maturity with children

Background clearances

Consistent performance

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Current PA school nurse certification

PA RN license

Job description

The Allentown School District invites applicants for a school nurse to strengthen health-related support for student learning. The nurse will assess health needs, manage referrals, provide health education, and coordinate care with families, physicians, and school staff in a dynamic district setting.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in nursing, PA school nurse certification, an active PA RN license, and clearances.