School Nurse Full Time

Renaissance Academy Charter School; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Renaissance Academy Charter School is seeking a full-time school nurse to support health services for all learners. The role follows a 10-month school calendar with responsibilities for administering medications, immunizations, vision/hearing results, and health education.

The nurse will maintain health clinic logs, perform nursing assessments, and coordinate with parents and staff to meet student health needs while adhering to state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing; RN license required by PA law.
• Current PA RN license and CPR certification.
• Experience with school health services or pediatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications according to school policy and state regulations.
• Maintains health records and immunization logs.
• Provides first aid and health assessments for ill or injured students.
• Communicates health information to parents, staff, and physicians as needed.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and Board of Education policies.

Skills

Medical terminology

First Aid

CPR

Pediatrics knowledge

Nursing assessment

Computer skills

Education

BSN preferred

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

Renaissance Academy is recruiting for a full-time school nurse to join our team. This position follows the 10-month school calendar. Candidates must hold a current, valid State of Pennsylvania RN license, and a current, valid CPR certification. This candidate must be passionate about assisting with health services for all learners, be self-directed, be a critical thinker, and continually look for ways to improve processes, programs, and outcomes. Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations

Position Purpose:

The general nursing duties are to administer prescription and non-prescription medications according to school policy and in compliance with 022 PA Code. The school nurse provides first aid, charts all immunizations, physicals, vision and hearing results, postural screenings, and heights and weights. This position will maintain logs and document the activities of the school health clinic and perform other related nursing duties in the school setting.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in the maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.

• Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.

• Conducts school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.

• Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.

• Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.

• Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.

• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.

• Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.

• Ability to attend field trips with students as requested.

• Provides health education to students as requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.

• Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).

• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.

• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.

• Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.

• Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

License or Certificate:

• Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited School (BSN Strongly Preferred)

• Registered professional nurse as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.

• Current Certification in CPR/AED and First Aid

• 2 Years of Experience in Pediatrics, Community Health or Other Relevant settings preferred.

Equipment:

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to move about and may be required to traverse occasionally throughout the school building. The employee must also often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is expected to lift at least 20 lbs (i.e. books, school supplies, etc.). The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and use hand strength to grasp tools.