SUPPORT STAFF NURSE

To Be Determined; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennridge School District in Perkasie, PA seeks a Support Staff Nurse to assist the Certified School Nurse with health services for students. This full-time, 10-month role will administer first aid and medications under supervision and manage health records and related clerical tasks.

Qualified candidates hold a PA RN or LPN license with a medication certificate and have at least three years of medical experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate effectively with children and their parents.
• Confidentiality and professional conduct are essential.
• Licensure as PA RN or LPN with medication certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain student health records and prepare required reports.
• Complete clerical tasks for mandated examinations and screenings.
• Administer first aid and medications under supervision of the Nurse.
• Conduct basic yearly screenings (vision, weight) and report results.
• Notify parents/guardians in emergencies and coordinate with hospital staff when needed.
• Maintain an orderly Health Room and display bulletin boards.
• Participate in staff development programs as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by building administration.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication with parents/children

Confidentiality

Education

PA RN or LPN license

Job description

SUPPORT STAFF NURSE

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Job Details

Job ID: 5894098

Application Deadline: Sep 11, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time 10-month

Job Categories: Student Services > School Nurse

Job Description

Title: Support Staff Nurse

Reports To: Building Principal and Director of Student Services

Available: ASAP

Terms of Employment: Salary in accordance with PESPA Collective Bargaining Agreement

Principal Function: To assist the Certified School Nurse in providing health services to the districts school-age children. Administer first aid and medications to students under the supervision of the certified school nurse; complete necessary clerical tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the maintenance of student health records and all required reports.
• Complete the clerical tasks for mandated examinations and screenings.
• Administer immediate first-aid care to students, staff and visitors in accordance with the standing orders from the District’s Medical Directors. Complete and record required information regarding care given.
• Complete the basic required yearly screenings, including, but not limited to, administering vision screenings and measuring and weighing each student and advising the Certified School Nurse of those students needing further vision evaluation or those who have significant weight fluctuation.
• In an emergency situation, contact the parent/guardian and call an ambulance in accordance with the standing orders of the School Medical Directors and the Certified School Nurse.
• Accompany an ill or injured person to the hospital when assigned by the Certified School Nurse or Building Principal.
• Administer medications in accordance with school district policies, procedures and standing orders as approved by the School Medical Directors and the Board of School Directors and maintain records of those medications administered so long as (i) proper parental/guardian authorization has been submitted to the Certified School Nurse and is being maintained in the student’s medical file, and (ii) the Certified School Nurse is available for consultation/supervision in the dispensing of the medication.
• Maintain and assure the confidentiality of all matters pertaining to the health of students and staff.
• Maintain an orderly Health Room, including, but not limited to, the desk area and all bulletin boards.
• Participate in staff development programs as required by the Nursing Coordinator, Building Principal and/or Certified School Nurse.
• Assume other duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Certified School Nurse and/or Nursing Coordinator.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Pennsylvania licensure as a Registered Nurse or Pennsylvania licensure as a Practical Nurse with a medication certificate.
• At least three (3) years experience in a medical environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to relate effectively with children and their parents. Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality. Any additional or alternative qualifications as deemed appropriate by the Board of School Directors

Pre-Employment Paperwork: Must possess current PA RN or LPN license. Clearances must be within 12 months and TB must be within 90 days of hire.

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114)
• School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test)
• PDE 6004 Form (Act 24)
• Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) (Act 168)

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements: (Choose one of the following.) SEDENTARY: Involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. LIGHT WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. MEDIUM WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 75 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects. VERY HEAVY WORK: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.

Procedure: Interested candidates applying for the above position should submit an online application.

EOE

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required