School Nurse - LPN / RN

Woods Services; Langhorne (Bucks County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

PTO- Paid time off

On-site medical center

403b retirementplan

Continuing education programs

Tuition assisted program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Woods Services in Langhorne, PA, seeks a dedicated registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to provide skilled nursing care in our school day program. You will act as a liaison between the Nursing Department and day program staff, overseeing health-related programming and addressing medical concerns.

The role requires PA RN/LPN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and a valid driver’s license, with the ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as RN/LPN in PA.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Must be able to transfer a minimum of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to individuals in the day program, including assessment of acute and chronic concerns and administration of medications and treatments.
• Conduct in-services on health issues for day program staff.
• Maintain documentation on care services and secure confidential medical information.
• Communicate with Nursing Dept. and day program staff about health issues and emergencies.
• Coordinate with guardians, medical providers, and multidisciplinary staff to implement individualized care.

Skills

Nursing care

Medication administration

Documentation

Communication

Computer proficiency

Tools

EMR software

Medical equipment

Job description

Overview

We want you to join our team! We need deeply compassionate, committed and highly talented staff. The Woods organization is guided by their mission to support children and adults with disabilities or challenges to achieve their highest potential and independence through innovative and individualized approaches that promote learning and personal fulfillment.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Life and Disability Insurance


• PTO- Paid time off


• On-site medical center


• 403b retirementplan


• Continuing education programs


• Tuition assisted program


• Career growth opportunities

Salary: starting at $35 / hour - depending on experience / education / licensure

Job Summary:

Provides skilled nursing care to the individuals at school day program. Acts as a liaison between Nursing Department and day program staff/management, while overseeing all health related day programing medical concerns.

Responsibilities

• Provides skilled nursing care to individuals in the day program, including but not limited to assessment of acute and chronic concerns and medication and treatment administration.


• Provides in-services on health issues to day program personnel.


• Completes and maintains documentation on individual care services and keeps confidential medical information secure.


• Communicates to Nursing Dept., appropriate day program personnel including teachers and administration of any acute and emergent health issues that arise with individuals enrolled at the day program.


• Communicates all emergency and health related issues by the end of their working shift with residential Nurse.


• Contacts the guardians of individuals enrolled at the day program if any acute or emergent health issues arise.


• Demonstrates computer proficiency.


• Attends meetings for individuals as requested that occur in day programs, coordinating input with the professional disciplines at Woods.


• Collaborates with guardians, Medical Providers, and multidisciplinary professional staff to implement individualized care for those enrolled at the day program.


• Collaborates with Medication Trained Staff that are assigned to the day programs, orienting and educating them on specific medical treatments, changes in medications, new medications, etc.


• Maintains a safe and clean working environment, managing organization of office, medical records, and nursing supply inventory. Anticipates medical supplies needed and orders as necessary.


• Ensures operation of medical equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability, troubleshooting malfunctions, requesting repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories on a routine basis.


• Participates in any regulatory inspections with preparation and monitoring of health related documentation.


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as RN/LPN in PA


• Current American Heart Association issued Basic Life Support or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification.


• Current Driver’s License


• Must be able to transfer a minimum of 50 pounds

About Woods Services

Woods Services is a Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based non-profit population health network and advocacy organization that along with its six affiliate organizations provides life-long innovative, comprehensive and integrated health, education, housing, workforce, behavioral health and case management services to more than 22,000 children and adults in the intellectual and developmental disability, child welfare, behavioral and brain trauma public health sectors who have complex and intensive medical and behavioral healthcare needs.

Our Langhorne campus is home to 550 residents, and provides outpatient and day programs.