School Nurse (Part-Time)

Job Summary:
The school nurse responds to children in need of immediate health care while on school premises. The nurse treats minor illnesses and injuries and administers medications. They are also responsible for managing medical records for returning and new students. This role is ideal for anyone with a nursing background who has a passion for children.

Desired Attributes:

• Professes a strong Christian faith in Jesus Christ and demonstrates regular attendance at a Bible-believing church aligned with the CSAGH Statement of Faith.
• Agrees with and upholds the principles outlined in Articles II, III, and XII, section 1 of the Constitution of the Christian School Association of Greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
• Exhibits a clear commitment to Christian Education and a wholehearted embrace of CSAGH's vision.
• Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time and supports organization’s goals and values.
• Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently and sets goals and objectives.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Meets deadlines; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity and works quickly.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Medication administration.
• Glucose monitoring.
• Ensure that all students undergo annual vision, hearing and health screenings with public school nurse.
• Provides health assessments.
• Communicate with student families regarding continuous illnesses (lice, chicken pox).
• Maintain student health records.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Initiates referral to parents, school personnel, or community for health interventions, remediation, and follow through.
• Utilizes existing health resources to provide appropriate care of students.
• Participate in professional development training as needed.

Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in Nursing Required.
• Registered Nurse license.
• Current certification in CPR and AED.
• Minimum of 1 year in public health nursing, community health nursing, school health nursing or pediatric nursing preferred.
• Effective and concise communication style; displays strong interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• High degree of skill with Microsoft Office Suites and other windows applications.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee needs to communicate verbally and listen regularly.
• The ability to frequently stand, sit, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery such as a copy machine.
• Effective communication, both verbal and written, with students, parents, employees, and administration to exchange accurate information and build relationships.