Per Diem Nurse

Westtown School • West Chester, PA

9h • Onsite

About The Position

Westtown School seeks experienced Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to provide per diem nursing care in the Upper School Student Wellness Center during the academic year. Per diem nurses work a variety of shifts as part of a collaborative healthcare team, supporting day and boarding students. The role calls for sound clinical judgment, strong assessment skills, an approachable manner, and an interest in adolescent health and well-being. Nurses should be comfortable in a dynamic school environment where needs range from routine concerns to urgent medical situations.

Westtown School is an independent Quaker pre-K–12 college-preparatory day and boarding school in suburban West Chester, Pennsylvania, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. Its 600-acre campus supports a program in which faculty and staff inspire and prepare students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Pennsylvania.
• One to three years of nursing experience; medical-surgical experience is preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to recognize and appropriately respond to changing health conditions.
• Current CPR certification.
• Genuine interest in working with high school-aged students and understanding of adolescent development.
• Excellent clinical judgment and ability to respond calmly, confidently, and efficiently in urgent situations.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Initiative, sound decision-making, and consistent follow-through.
• Diplomacy, tact, and discretion when handling sensitive, confidential information.
• Collaborative, team-oriented approach and ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous school nursing experience, particularly in an independent school or adolescent healthcare setting.
• Nursing experience in a medical-surgical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care, health assessments, and first aid for routine medical needs, illnesses, injuries, and urgent situations.
• Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate treatment, follow-up care, or referral to outside medical providers.
• Coordinate, distribute, and administer medications in accordance with school policies and established medical protocols.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential student health records and document nursing care, treatments, and procedures.
• Monitor medical supplies and equipment and keep the Wellness Center appropriately stocked and prepared.
• Serve as an approachable resource for students seeking support with physical health concerns and general wellness.
• Communicate appropriately and promptly with parents or guardians, the Dean of Students, Dorm Parents, advisers, and other school personnel about student healthcare needs.
• Collaborate with healthcare team members and school colleagues to support the health, safety, and well-being of the Upper School community.
• Use sound clinical judgment and maintain a calm, professional approach in unexpected or emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed