Full Time Nurse (RN or LPN)

Pottsgrove School District • Pottstown, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Pottsgrove School District is hiring a full-time Nurse (RN or LPN) who will split each day between Ringing Rocks Elementary School and Pottsgrove High School. The position provides first aid and routine prescribed health care to students and faculty and implements state and local health rules and regulations.

The nurse assesses and triages illness and injuries, provides care under district medical policies and procedures, administers prescribed medications, and supports student seizure, allergy, and diabetic care plans, including care identified in 504, IEP, and GIEP documents. The nurse also communicates with families and school personnel, maintains health records and visit documentation, performs mandated screenings, and supports students’ medical needs on field trips.

The position requires Pennsylvania certification as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN), along with required pre-employment medical and background clearances.

Requirements

• Certification in Pennsylvania as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN).
• Submit a pre-employment medical examination under Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Submit a Pennsylvania State Police criminal history record report under Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code.
• Submit an FBI Criminal History Record.
• Submit a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.
• Have current Act 34, Act 151, and Act 114 clearances.

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage illnesses and injuries occurring during school hours for students and staff, determining whether immediate attention or other action is needed.
• Provide health care according to Pottsgrove School District medical policies and procedures.
• Provide symptomatic relief using over-the-counter medications with guardian permission.
• Observe and counsel students regarding general health needs.
• Instruct teachers about students’ special health needs.
• Provide staff with current health and safety information and regulations.
• Implement school policies on exclusion and readmission of students with infectious or contagious diseases.
• Identify possible drug or alcohol use or abuse.
• Inform students about appropriate community or school services and assist with referrals when requested.
• Administer medications as prescribed by student medical teams and in accordance with applicable board policies.
• Implement and support seizure, allergy, and diabetic care plans, including care described in students’ 504, IEP, and GIEP documents.
• Notify and confer with parents or guardians, home school personnel, and administrators about student injuries or illnesses.
• Record health room visits using the online medication and nursing visit software site.
• Complete and send accident reports, including workers’ compensation reports, according to guidelines.
• Accompany sick or injured students to health care professionals or emergency rooms when required.
• Collect and maintain student emergency data cards.
• Perform mandated health screenings and maintain student health records in compliance with state regulations.
• Attend and support field trips based on the medical needs of identified students.
• Order and inventory nurses’ office supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Lead Coordinator, Building Principal, or Director of Pupil Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed