School Nurse, St. Michael the Archangel School

Diocese of Allentown • Coopersburg, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The School Nurse position at St. Michael the Archangel School, under the Diocese of Allentown, is responsible for enhancing health and wellness within the school community. This role involves providing professional nursing services to students and staff, maintaining accurate medical records, and ensuring compliance with health-related mandates. The nurse will also be responsible for developing medication protocols, making referrals for suspected abuse/neglect, coordinating health screenings, managing health office supplies, and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Nursing
• Registered Nursing License
• Current First Aide and CPR Training Certification
• Prior professional nursing experience, preferably with children
• Must acquire and maintain certifications needed.
• The ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with students, parents and school personnel.
• The ability to exercise professional judgment in making decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• High degree of integrity, loyalty, and dependability and have a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Must have clear records of Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check (PATCH), Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, and Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal Background Fingerprint Check as required under Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Act 153 of 2014 (No less than 1 year old.)
• Attendance at the online Protecting God's Children class and Mandated Reporter Training.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing services, first aide, illness and emergency care to students and staff.
• Communicate student health concerns to respective parents.
• Maintain accurate student medical records to assure compliance with state mandates including immunizations, physical examinations and medical conditions.
• Provide health information and consultation for students, parents and staff.
• Develop a medication protocol for the school to safely store, administer, document and monitor the effectiveness of all medication dispersed on school property.
• Make appropriate assessments and referrals for suspected abuse/neglect as a mandated reporter.
• Arrange with the Southern Lehigh School District nurse to provide health screenings for St. Michael the Archangel School students.
• Keep inventory of health office supplies and order as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health related issues.
• Assist main office staff at the request of the Principal.
• Any other duties assigned by the principal.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level