Support Staff Nurse

To Be Determined; Perkasie (Bucks County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

To Be Determined is seeking a Support Staff Nurse to assist the Certified School Nurse in delivering health services to district students. You will administer first aid and medications under supervision and handle required clerical tasks and health records.

The role requires PA RN or LPN licensure with a medication certificate, a high school diploma, and at least three years in a medical setting. You’ll work within the School District under the Nursing Coordinator and Building Principal, with a

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Pennsylvania licensure as an RN or LPN with a medication certificate.
• Minimum three years of experience in a medical environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining student health records and required reports.
• Administer first aid and medications under supervision of the Certified School Nurse.
• Maintain confidentiality of health information and health room/records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clerical tasks

First aid

Medication administration under sup.

Education

High School Diploma

PA RN or LPN with medication certificate

Job description

Job Description

TITLE: Support Staff Nurse

REPORTS TO:Building Principal and Director of Student Services

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 RN or Pennsylvania licensure as a Practical Nurse LPN 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 :Clearances and Physical must be within 12 months, TB must be within 90 days of hire.

• PA State Police Clearance (Act 34)
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)
• 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 ___ LIGHT WORK _X__MEDIUM WORK ___HEAVY WORK ___VERY HEAVY WORK

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.

EOE

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Position Type: Full-Time 10-month

Student Services > School Nurse