Part Time School Nurse (M - F, 10a - 2p)
About The Position
William Penn Charter School is seeking a part-time school nurse to provide coverage in the Health Office during the academic school day. The position supports student health and wellness by providing episodic and emergency nursing care, health promotion, and prevention education for students in pre-K through grade 12. Core hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.; additional hours may occasionally be available or required to support school needs. The school will consider a job-share arrangement for qualified candidates. The Health Office is an integral part of the school's student support program and provides care grounded in the school's Quaker values. The nurse works with students, families, administrators, faculty, staff, athletic trainers, and learning support personnel to address student health needs. William Penn Charter School is an all-gender, coeducational, pre-K–12 independent day school in Philadelphia, guided by Quaker testimonies and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice.
Requirements
- Current Pennsylvania license as a registered nurse.
- CPR/AED/FA for Professional Rescuer certification, renewed every two years.
- Malpractice insurance.
- Experience in school or pediatric nursing.
- Ability to make accurate decisions about medical and nursing priorities.
- Ability to determine when intervention from other health care professionals or emergency transport to a hospital is necessary.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding school health, illness and injury prevention, and related areas of responsibility.
- Knowledge of and ability to implement Health Office protocols and policies.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Flexible approach and ability to organize multiple tasks and meet office demands.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external members of the Penn Charter community.
- Proficiency with computer software applications.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice in the work and in relationships with students and other community members.
- Ability to walk, stand, or kneel for extended periods.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and carry, pull, push, and lift equipment necessary for care.
Responsibilities
- Support and implement policies and procedures relating to nursing services.
- Apply federal and state laws and regulations pertinent to school nursing services.
- Apply HIPAA and FERPA confidentiality and privacy requirements to nursing services.
- Maintain working relationships and clear communication with school administrators, faculty, and staff.
- Maintain electronic records and documentation in compliance with school policies and applicable laws and regulations.
- Administer nursing care, basic first aid, and emergency response.
- Assess and manage acute and/or chronic illness and injury.
- Coordinate health care services between students and families.
- Perform organizational and administrative tasks associated with the Health Office.
- Administer approved prescription and non-prescription medications in accordance with Pennsylvania nursing practice standards and school standing orders.
- Safely secure all medication within the Health Office.
- Communicate with athletic trainers and learning support personnel regarding student health issues as needed.
- Assist with yearly health appraisals for students in grades K–5, including vision, hearing, and height/weight checks.
- Perform other duties as assigned by school leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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