School Nurse - GLA W

Global Leadership Academy • Philadelphia, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse position at Global Leadership Academy Charter School is responsible for protecting and promoting student health, facilitating optimal development, and advancing academic success. This role ensures every child has access to a full-time registered professional school nurse throughout the day. The school nurse acts as a crucial link between healthcare and education, providing services grounded in professional standards, including leadership, community/public health, care coordination, and quality improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nurse
• Pennsylvania RN License
• School Nurse certification
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Professional personal presentation
• Customer service oriented
• Information management
• Organizing and planning
• Attention to detail
• Initiative
• Reliability
• Stress tolerance

Responsibilities

• Provide first aid care and health assessment
• Write care plans and coordinate the care of students with chronic or acute health conditions
• Communicate with teachers and staff to ensure the safety and well-being of students
• Administer medications and monitor delegated medication administration
• Coordinate and provide vision and hearing screenings
• Assist families in accessing health insurance and health care services
• Educate and train staff on asthma, life threatening allergies, diabetes, and blood borne pathogens.
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal of Instruction or CEO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level