Student Support Nurse

Phoenixville Area School District (official); Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Phoenixville Area School District is seeking a dedicated nurse to provide one-to-one nursing support to students with medical needs under the oversight of the Certified School Nurse.

Candidates must be a PA-licensed RN or LPN with CPR certification and be prepared to travel between district schools as needed; the role involves administering medications and maintaining health records.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey medical information to school staff or medical professionals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic as needed for position.
• Ability to use computers and software applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook).
• 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 and coordinate work with staff.
• Ability to describe health services provided in writing.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assess and identify health needs using nursing practice.
• Administer medications and treatments including catheterization, tube feeding, and glucose monitoring.
• Schedule, perform and document physicals, mandated health screenings, and immunizations.
• Maintain health records and immunizations, visits, and treatments.
• Accompany students on field trips to administer health services as needed.
• Respond to and document emergencies per district guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CSN, principal, or supervising administrator.

Skills

Medical terminology

Diagnose and treat students

Communication

Arithmetic

Computers/Software

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed RN or LPN in PA

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Internet

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW: Under the general oversight of the Certified School Nurse (CSN), supports individual student with medical needs requiring one to one nursing support throughout the school day. Knowledge of juvenille diabetes required.

Performance Responsibilities

• Assess and identify health needs using currently accepted nursing science
• Administer medication and treatments including special health needs such as catheterization, tube feeding, and glucose monitoring in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of PA and district policies and procedures
• Schedule, perform and/or document physicals, special tests, examinations, mandated health screenings, and immunization programs and report significant finding to CSN
• Maintain comprehensive health records for each child, and accurately documents all immunizations, visits to the health room regarding illnesses, injuries, medication administration and treatments
• Accompany students on field trips to administer health services as needed
• Respond to and document emergency situations according to district guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by the certified school nurse, building principal, and/or supervising administrator

Physical Demands

• Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Talk and hear, sit, stand for extended periods of time, walk, run, climb, stoop, kneel, crawl and crouch
• Possess close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

Work primarily in office environment with low to moderate noise with occasional outside work including travel accompanying a student tfield rip

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.
• 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.

Safety Requirements

• 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.
• Implements Board Policy regarding Blood Borne Pathogens and other Board policies regarding the medical or health care of employees and students.

Travel Requirements

• Travel between schools may be required.

License Or Certificate

• Professional nurse, designated as R.N. or L.P.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state of Pensylvania.
• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

PAESPA bargaining unit; 184 work days; 7.5 hours/day; $28/hr