What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse West Location position at Provident Charter School West?
Position vacancy announcement
Title: School Nurse - Certified School Nurse
Reports to: Director of Pupil Services
Anticipated start date: February 18, 2025
Location: Provident Charter School West
About our school
Provident Charter School (PCS) West in Baden, PA, is a publicly funded school designed to address the needs of students with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. This second location of Provident Charter School opened in August 2023 and has students enrolled in grades 1-5 from Beaver County and surrounding areas. Over the next four years this school will increase capacity to serve over 360 students in Grades 1-8.
Health Services at PCS:
We are looking for a full-time School Nurse to join our team in providing the best care for our students. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Daily responsibilities include medication administration, PRN assessment and treatment, and communication with families and outside providers.
- Follow up with, execute, and adequately document doctor’s orders.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations about client care management and services provided.
- Providing health-related education to students and staff in both individual and group settings.
- Monitoring immunizations, managing communicable diseases, and assessing the school environment to prevent injury and ensure safety.
- Actively participating in school safety plans that address school violence, bullying, and emergencies that may occur at school.
- Overseeing all state-mandated screenings such as vision, hearing, body mass index, and scoliosis to ensure that students comply with state guidelines.Providing health advice to school educational teams, such as the Committee on Special Education and the Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team.
- Provide interventions for acute and chronic illnesses, injuries, and emergencies.
- Provide health education to students regarding proper nutrition and hygiene.
- Communicate with parents/guardians and outside care providers regarding care updates and changes.
- Consult with teachers, administrators, and other staff regarding student care.
- Maintaining student records in the electronic health record system.
Required Qualifications
- Certified School Nurse (CSN)
- Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding dependability, initiative, creativity, and decision-making skills.
- Proficient in managing and using data to guide decisions for student programs.
- Ability to secure all relevant and necessary clearances.
Preferred Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (RN) active license in Pennsylvania (PA).
- School Nurse experience is highly preferred.
Terms of Employment: Ten (10) month position plus 12 days in July for the extended school year.
Evaluation: The Director of Pupil Services will evaluate this job's performance.
Salary and benefits
- The starting salary is $55,000, and the actual salary will be based on experience.
- Employer paid retirement contribution matching 10% of salary.
- Employer-paid dental, vision
- Significant employer contribution toward health insurance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a letter of interest to Ms. Elizabeth Swartz, Human Resources Manager.
Provident Charter School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- School
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000
