SY 26-27 School Nurse

PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The PHILADELPHIA SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to provide essential health services to a diverse student population. You will perform health assessments, develop health programs, and ensure the well-being of students across multiple schools.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in nursing and relevant certifications. Strong communication and organizational skills are key for effective collaboration with students, parents, and school staff.

This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on student health and education.

Qualifications

• Valid license as a registered professional nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Valid School Nurse Certificate issued by Pennsylvania.
• Two years of full-time professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor school health programs.
• Provide health counseling for students and parents.
• Maintain health records for each student.
• Conduct health screenings and immunizations.
• Manage specialized care for chronic conditions.

Skills

Public health principles

Pediatric nursing techniques

Communication skills

Health education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Completion of an accredited nursing program

Job description

The School District of Philadelphia is committed to becoming the fastest improving District in the country and transforming the educational opportunities it offers to our city’s more than 198,405 students. The District seeks leaders who have a passion for working with schools and communities who are committed to ensuring all students achieve. Serving a population as diverse as ours requires creativity, commitment, and vision. Will you join us?

DISCLOSURE: This position requires an oral exam for consideration. For internal candidates, please apply through the Employee Portal for consideration.

Job Summary

Performs general duty nursing work. Provides comprehensive health assessments and problem management services to students in public, private, and parochial schools for one or for a cluster of schools. Manages the school health program and maintains comprehensive health records for each student. Provides health counseling to students, parents, and school personnel on issues designed to promote good health habits in students. Collaborates with school personnel and service providers in the community to meet individual student’s needs.

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, and monitors the school health program in the individual schools; prepares comprehensive health histories, schedules admission and periodic medical examinations for students, aids the School Clinician during physical examinations, conducts annual and periodic health screening tests, immunizes and/or assists in immunizing students by cooperating with community health agencies.
• Provides health counseling for students, parents, and school staff aimed at encouraging students to take responsibility for their health care.
• Interprets the assessed health status to students, their parents, and school personnel, and other appropriately concerned parties and counsels them in planning action for dealing with health problems that interfere with effective learning, refers students and parents to community sources of health care, counseling, and financial assistance; conducts follow‑up procedures to ascertain that students are receiving recommended treatment.
• Provides specialized nursing care for students with chronic conditions who may require procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, and tracheostomy care; oversees the activities of ancillary personnel.
• Maintains and conducts the school health room; provides care in case of illness or injury; provides treatment in accordance with standing medical orders; advocates for a safe school environment, is alert to possible health and safety hazards.
• Maintains comprehensive health records for each student, including findings of screenings and examinations; management of health problems; records health program data for evaluation, research, and continuity of school nursing services.
• Maintains a viable health communications network; functions as a member of an interdisciplinary school team, including principals, counselors, and teachers; interacts with community organizations, local clinics, and Home and School Associations.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Two years of full‑time, paid, professional nursing experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of public health and pediatric nursing, and the relationship of school health programs to other health and welfare agencies.
• Community organizations and facilities related to school health nursing.
• School health standards and methods of appraising school health and related programs.
• Demonstrated ability to gain confidence and cooperation of students while providing health services and instructing them, their parents, and teachers in understanding and dealing with health problems.
• Interpret public health and education regulations.
• Provide care to injured or ill students.
• Instruct and supervise others in the provision of care to students.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate and comprehensive records.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Certificates / Licenses

• Valid license registered professional nurse issued by the State Board of Nursing, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Valid School Nurse Certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Additional Information

Work assignments may involve more than one location.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.