Staff Nurse- McDonald Elementary School

Centennial School District; Johnsville (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Centennial School District at McDonald Elementary School is seeking a Staff Nurse to support the Certified School Nurse and ensure a safe, healthy learning environment. This 10-month/180-day permanent position runs Monday–Friday, 8:25 am–3:55 pm, with full benefits. Salary is hourly at $24.31.

Requires an Associate Degree in Practical Nursing and PA LPN licensure; CPR and AED certification required. RN licensure in PA preferred. Submit ACT 168 form and clearances as part of employment process.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Practical Nursing from an accredited program.
• LPN license in PA required.
• CPR and AED certification required.
• RN in PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with management and maintenance of health records for students.
• Maintain confidentiality of student health information.
• Assist with screening procedures and notify parents of screening results.
• Complete state-mandated screenings.
• Document physician orders for medications.
• Staff health office during nurse absence or emergencies.
• Administer medications as directed and perform related procedures.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid.
• Perform specialized health care procedures as trained and supervised.
• Assist in transporting and supervising students as needed.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in PA

CPR and AED certification

Registered Nurse (RN) in PA

Job description

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Openings as of 8/18/2026

Staff Nurse- McDonald Elementary School JobID: 1302

• Position Type: Student Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Location: McDonald Elementary School
• Date Available: August 2026

Staff Nurse
FLSA: Non-exempt
Employee Group: Support Staff
Location: McDonald Elementary School
Term of Employment : 10 month/ 180 Day permanent position
Monday-Friday 8:25 am- 3:55 pm
Full time, benefits offered
Pay Rate: $24.31 per hour

JOB GOAL
To assist the Certified School Nurse in the smooth and efficient operation of the school health service to realize that service's maximum positive impact on the educational environment.

1. Assists with the management and maintenance of health records for new and withdrawn students.
2. Maintains confidentiality of student health information. Assists with recordkeeping.
3. Assists the Certified School Nurse with screening procedures as directed. Notifies parents of results of student vision screening. Monitors records and sends standard reminder letters or emails to parents that have not returned required documentation of immunizations, physical, and dental exams for the student records.
4. Assists the Certified School Nurse in completing state-mandated screenings.
5. Documents physician's orders for daily medications.
6. Staffs the health office while the Certified School Nurse attends meetings, takes lunch break, or when absent due to emergencies. Handles minor issues. Refers students in need of school nursing services for assessment or makes parent notifications for student pick up.
7. Administers oral or inhaled medications. Performs immunizations and tuberculin skin tests in accordance with physician orders and established District procedures. Administers medications via gastrostomy tubes as required. Records medication and treatment given as prescribed by the physician.
8. Completes required training and maintains certification to administer emergency medications such as Naloxone and Epi-Pens.
9. Administers first aid, CPR or uses AED as required. Responds to medical emergencies and provides first aid. Reports adverse medical conditions of students served through coordination and consultations with the Certified School Nurse and administrators.
10. Performs specialized health care procedures such as glucose testing, catheterization, blood pressure monitoring, oral suctioning, tracheotomy care, gastronomy tube feedings, oxygen therapy, chest percussion, postural drainage, ventilator care, manual manipulation of respirator bag, ileostomy and colostomy care, and seizure precautions. Oversees diabetic students who self-monitor blood sugar levels and self-administer insulin.
11. Adjusts specialized wheelchairs, lifts, braces, walkers, or other orthopedic devices and positions or repositions students in same and removes/replaces orthopedic braces/equipment. Assists students in learning or using special equipment, in the development and maintenance of appropriate social behaviors, modeling gross motor skills and independent mobility, and in instructional activities.
12. Accompanies students on District transportation. Assists in the loading and unloading of students from buses, and in transferring students to and from classroom, activities and events. Assists in the supervision of students with assigned tasks in and out of the classroom setting. including supervising and/or participating in playground activities.
13. Seeks assistance or advice from the Certified School Nurse or administration when necessary.

Education

Required: Associates Degree- Accredited practical nursing program

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in PA REQUIRED
• CPR and AED certification REQUIRED
• Registered Nurse (RN) in PA PREFERRED

Please see attached for the complete Job Description

All employment is provisional for 90 days as required by ACT 168 of 2014, enacted December 22, 2014. MUST SUBMIT ACT 168 FORM TO ALL CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYERS WHERE YOU HAVE HAD DIRECT CONTACT WITH CHILDREN.

Final employment is contingent upon satisfactory review of all clearances and background checks as required by law.

Postings current as of 8/18/2026 10:21:10 PM CST.

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