Part Time Summer School Nurse

Summer School Nurse

Posting Date April 14, 2025
Application Deadline June 1, 2025

Stratford Friends School is a leader and a pioneer in the education of children who learn differently. We are an independent coeducational day school serving students who are intelligent and imaginative but find it difficult to learn in a conventional classroom setting. Founded in 1976, the school enrolls 78 students in kindergarten through ninth grade. We are located in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania.

Mission: Stratford Friends School educates students with language-based learning differences through a structured, multisensory program that celebrates students’ strengths, builds self-esteem, and develops self-advocacy. Our mission is to empower our students with the skills to be successful learners. SFS is a school committed to diversity, peacemaking, social justice, and the recognition of the spiritual dimension of life.

Guided by Quaker principles, the school provides individualized attention and instruction in a safe, intimate, and caring environment.

Job Description:

The Summer School Nurse helps maintain and/or improve the health status of students through the coordination of a comprehensive student health program which enables students to profit fully from their educational experiences during the summer school session.

• Provide basic healthcare to students and staff in case of injury or acute illness and create an online record of all visits.
• Notify parents and building administrators regarding children who are severely ill or injured.
• Administer medications to students, as per school policy.
• Ensure that the school complies with all state mandates for immunizations and physicals.
• Confirm that the school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g., prevention of communicable diseases). Immediately report any safety hazards or unsanitary conditions observed in the school environment to the Director of Facilities or the Head of School.
• Complete school accident reports, as needed and monitor the Student Injury Log.
• Maintain confidential staff medical and emergency information.
• Order and maintain all supplies and over the counter medication for the health service program.
• Chaperone summer field trips or extracurricular activities.
• Other responsibilities, as needed.
• Maintain health plans for students with chronic illnesses and counsel with teachers, students, and parents concerning children's individual health difficulties, as needed.
• Support the school’s mission to provide a safe and caring learning environment that celebrates students’ strengths, builds self-esteem, and develops self-advocacy.
• Contribute positively to the overall learning environment in the school.

Qualifications:

• Registered nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification required.
• Current nursing license required.
• Experience working with school-age children preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruption.
• Must demonstrate competency with basic word processing, spreadsheet, and various internet applications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituents in a school environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment while working in a dynamic environment.
• The ability to be flexible and work well with a team.
• A lifelong learner who embraces professional development opportunities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, or sex.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35