Staff Nurse- McDonald Elementary School

Centennial School District; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 53,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits offered

Job summary

Centennial School District seeks a Staff Nurse at McDonald Elementary School to support the Certified School Nurse and maintain daily health services. The role requires an LPN license in PA, CPR/AED certification, and a 10-month/180-day employment term with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:25 am to 3:55 pm.

This is a full-time position with benefits. The pay rate is $24.31 per hour, and the district aims to ensure prompt health assessments, immunization tracking, and safe medical care for

Qualifications

• Associates degree from an accredited practical nursing program.
• LPN license in PA required.
• CPR and AED certification required.
• RN in PA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with health records management for students.
• Maintains confidentiality of student health information.
• Supports screenings and notifies parents of results for immunizations and physicals.
• Completes state-m mandated screenings with the nurse.
• Transcribes physician orders for medications and staff health procedures.
• Staffs health office during nurse’s absence or emergencies.

Skills

Patient care

Recordkeeping

Confidentiality

Emergency response

Medication administration

Education

Associates Degree - Practical Nursing

Job description

• Position Type: Student Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 7/21/2026
• Location: McDonald Elementary School
• Date Available: August 2026
• Closing Date: 07/30/2026

Staff Nurse

FLSA: Non-exempt

Employee Group: Support Staff

Location: McDonald Elementary School

Term of Employment: 10 month/ 180 Day permanent position

Schedule: 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.

Essential Functions

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 Assists with the management and maintenance of health records for new and withdrawn students.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