What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified School Nurse position at West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School?
Job Summary - Under administrative supervision, the School Nurse is responsible for carrying out all applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania School Health Acts. Duties include advising school principal in the planning and organization of school health programs; arranging for special tests, examinations, and immunization programs; maintaining comprehensive health records for each student; assisting in the interpretation of health needs to students, parents, and teachers; assisting families in the use of community health resources; caring for emergency illnesses and injuries; maintaining school nursing services records; and performing related work as required
Requirements
- Present a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college
- Present a Pennsylvania Registered Professional Nurse License
- Two year of full-time, post BSN, professional nursing experience
- Two years experience as a full-time School Nurse
- CPR certification
- Must be able to obtain or currently have all background clearances (Federal, Pa State, & Child Abuse)
- In the event that the need arises, you will need to be able to: lift, pull or push up to 15 lbs, walk a standard flight of stairs, or stand or sit for up to 45 minutes
Job Type: Full-time