School Nurse: On-Site Care & Medication Administration

Canonsburg General Hospital; Boon Terrace (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Highmark Health is seeking a School Nurse to provide on-site health services in partnership with local schools. You will administer medications, deliver first aid, and support student health programs in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow district policies, maintain health records, and communicate with staff on health matters while upholding HIPAA and safety guidelines. This role requires PA RN licensure, a nursing diploma, CPR certification, and experience in school nursing preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Nursing School Diploma.
• Current PA RN licensure OR multi-state licensure via eNLC.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medication to students following district protocol.
• Delivers first aid promptly and safely under district guidelines.
• Maintains exclusion/readmission policies for communicable diseases.
• Establishes and maintains communication with staff involved in student health services.
• May conduct vision/hearing tests and tuberculin skin tests.
• May manage attendance, correspondence, records, and safety committee activities.

Skills

First aid

Medication administration

Communication

Education

Nursing diploma

PA RN licensure (or eNLC)

CPR certification

BA/BS degree preferred

Job description

Highmark Health is seeking a School Nurse to provide on-site health services in partnership with local schools. You will administer medications, deliver first aid, and support student health programs in a fast-paced environment.

You will follow district policies, maintain health records, and communicate with staff on health matters while upholding HIPAA and safety guidelines. This role requires PA RN licensure, a nursing diploma, CPR certification, and experience in school nursing preferred.