Position Summary and Responsibilities
Pennwood Cyber Charter School seeks a qualified and dedicated Part- Time School Nurse to join our team. Reporting to the School Leader, the School Nurse provides essential health and medical services to students while fostering a safe, supportive, and healthy learning environment.
In alignment with our charter application, the School Nurse collaborates with local health service providers across Pennsylvania to ensure compliance with Article XIV: School Health Services of the Public School Code. This role combines direct student support with coordination of external resources to comprehensively address student health needs. The School Nurse will be required to travel, as needed, to support marketing, testing, and school events across Pennsylvania. Travel may occasionally require overnight stays.
Key Responsibilities
- Health Services: Administer first aid, CPR, and routine health services in accordance with established protocols.
- Health Education: Provide health guidance and counseling to students, staff, and parents following professional standards.
- Staff Training: Deliver training and professional development on health-related topics as needed.
- Liaison: Serve as a point of contact among school staff, families, health practitioners, and community agencies to share and interpret health information that supports student wellness and educational planning.
- Compliance: Maintain and monitor immunization records to ensure adherence to state requirements.
- Individual Health Plans (IHPs): Develop, implement, and monitor IHPs for students with specific medical needs.
- Assessments: Conduct required health screenings (vision, hearing, height/weight, tuberculosis, etc.) at prescribed intervals and document results.
- Recordkeeping: Maintain confidential and accurate student health records in compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Other Duties: Perform additional related tasks to support student health and the effective operation of the school health program.
Qualifications
- Education & Licensure: Registered Nurse with a BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
- Certification: Pennsylvania Department of Education School Nurse PK–12 certification required.
- Residency: Must reside within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Skills:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to assess needs, prioritize, and work independently.
- High attention to detail and organizational skills with a customer-focused approach.
- Adaptability in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Proven ability to collaborate within a team and demonstrate leadership when needed.
- Technology: Proficient with computers, email, and internet; able to learn new systems quickly.
- Travel: The School Nurse will be required to travel, as needed, to support marketing, testing, and school events across Pennsylvania. Travel may occasionally require overnight stays.
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