Hiring for LPN & RN Substitutes

Summary:
We are seeking a committed and student-centered Registered Nurse to serve as a School Nurse throughout the district. The primary responsibility of this role is to support student learning by promoting and maintaining the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff. The School Nurse implements health strategies, provides direct care, and ensures compliance with state health mandates and district policies. This position plays a vital role in fostering a safe, healthy, and supportive school environment that enables all students to reach their full potential.

Responsibilities:

Promote student and staff health and safety through evidence-based school health practices.
Provide direct nursing care, first aid, and emergency response in compliance with the School Health Act.
Maintain health records and documentation according to Pennsylvania Department of Health and district requirements.
Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and families to support student health needs and learning outcomes.
Implement and monitor health plans for students with acute or chronic conditions.
Assess and manage communicable disease concerns within the school environment.
Participate in health screenings and mandated school health programs.
Educate students and staff on wellness, disease prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices.
Travel to various school locations as needed to provide health services.
Perform additional duties consistent with district policy and assigned by school administration.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements:

Current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with reliable transportation to travel between locations.
Completion and maintenance of certification in the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Course.
Ability to meet all state and district requirements for school health personnel.
Strong understanding of health as a holistic state of physical, mental, and social well-being.
Skill in managing health emergencies and providing appropriate clinical interventions.

Hours: Day to Day Substitute

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