What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated Part Time School Nurse position at Pottsgrove School District?
A vacancy exists for a part-time Staff Nurse position at Ringing Rocks Elementary. This position requires an RN or LPN license.
Major responsibility:
To provide first aid and routine prescribed health care to students and faculty as needed. Implements state and local health rules and regulations.
Reports to:
Building Principal/Director of Pupil Services
Key Duties:
- Assess and triage (determine if student needs immediate attention, needs to be sent home, etc.) illness and injuries occurring during school hours for students and staff.
- Provide health care according to PGSD Medical Policies/Procedures
- Provide symptomatic relief using over-the-counter medications with permission from parents.
- Observe and counsel students for general health needs.
- Instruct teachers regarding the special health needs of their students.
- Provide current health and safety information and regulations to staff members.
- Implement school policy on exclusion and readmission of students with infectious or contagious diseases.
- Identify possible drug or alcohol use or abuse.
- Inform students regarding appropriate community or school services and assist in making referrals as requested by students.
- Notify and confer with parents or guardians, home school personnel, and administration regarding student injury or illness.
- Record visits to the health room on the health room log.
- Complete and send accident reports per guidelines, including workmen’s compensation reports.
- Accompany sick or injured students to health care professionals or emergency room, if required.
- Collect and maintain student emergency data cards.
- Under the Direction of a CSN, perform mandated health screenings and maintain health records for all students in compliance with state regulations.
- Order and inventory nurses office supplies
QUALIFICATIONS: RN or LPN license and experience with nursing, preferably with school aged children.
LOCATION: Ringing Rocks Elementary School
SALARY: $24.78 per hour/ 4 hours per day 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
BENEFITS: Competitive healthcare including medical with Independence Blue Cross, prescription, dental, retirement through PSERS, and paid emergency days.
START DATE: Immediate.
Must have current Act 34, 151 & 114 Clearances
Salary : $25
