Certified School Nurse

UHS•Doylestown, PA

About The Position

The LifeWorks School in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, is hiring a full-time School Nurse for the 2026–2027 academic school year and future school years. The position supports both the academic school and the extended school year summer program. LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools serving middle- and high-school students experiencing social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. Their individualized educational curriculum aims to engage students and support positive behavioral and educational outcomes through academic and evidence-based educational and therapeutic supports.

Requirements

Be a registered nurse (RN) with an active Pennsylvania license from an accredited school of nursing.
Hold Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification.
Have knowledge of child and adolescent mental health and behavioral issues, autism, and associated health care concerns.
Have basic computer skills or a willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of professional experience in psychiatric or school nursing, especially in child or adolescent psychiatry, autism spectrum disorders, or a school setting.

Responsibilities

Oversee, assess, and coordinate students’ general and emergency health needs.
Maintain medication records and dispense routine and PRN medications as permitted by School Emergency Cards.
Communicate and coordinate student sick-care decisions and reports among parents or guardians, teachers, and counselors.
Provide education to students on general adolescent health topics.
Provide staff education and initiate, plan, and oversee workshops and school assembly topics relevant to the school population, including risky health habits and practices.
Administer and document annual TB testing and flu vaccines for LifeWorks staff.