Student Support Nurse

Phoenixville Area School District; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenixville Area School District is seeking a Student Support Nurse to provide one-to-one nursing support for students with medical needs throughout the school day. This role operates under the Certified School Nurse and requires knowledge of juvenile diabetes.

You will administer medications, manage health records, and support field trips and health screenings while responding to emergencies per district guidelines. CPR certification and PA RN/LPN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Professional nurse, RN or LPN licensed in Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and school health care practices.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Medical terminology

Nursing assessment

Diabetes management knowledge

CPR certified

Communication with staff

Computer skills

Education

Registered nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) licensed in Pennsylvania

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted:
  7/8/2026
• Location:
  District Wide

Student Support Nurse

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).