Healthroom Nurse - Elementary - Part-time; FTE

Job Summary

Healthroom Nurse – Elementary – Part‑time (0.5 FTE)

Location:

Bradford Heights Elementary. Salary: $29.67 per hour.

Schedule:

7.5 hours per day, 2.5 days per week (Mon–Fri, hours TBD). Effective Date:
Beginning of 2026–2027 school year, approx. August 25 2026.

• Provides medical care: administers student care prescribed in standing orders; provides first aid care for accidental injuries; handles life‑threatening emergency situations following standard procedures in absence of the Certified School Nurse (e.g., allergic reactions to bee stings, diabetic coma, seizures); assesses and reports medical illness and injury to the Certified School Nurse, parents, and classroom teacher; checks for contagious diseases; administers medication to students following district procedure;
  
  handles students' diabetes care; evaluates peak flow and provides nebulizer treatment when prescribed by physician.
• Performs clerical duties in support of health care services: fills out accident reports; prepares health records for new students and maintains a health record for each student; maintains an effective health room schedule; sends, collects, and files physical examinations and emergency cards; maintains a record of three consecutive days of illness and reports reason for absence to teacher; copies, files, and preserves the confidentiality of health care records;
  
  answers incoming telephone calls in a friendly, pleasant manner; maintains a computerized daily journal of treatments and activities; updates computer records of health problems and new medications; compiles class trip medical information forms; works under the direction of the Certified School Nurse and completes other tasks as assigned.
• Reviews and discusses the daily journal with the Certified School Nurse and is familiar with and updates the medical problems list.
• Maintains a clean health care environment; restocks supplies; changes solution in thermometer holder weekly; disposes of sharps and hazardous waste materials per district and OSHA guidelines.
• Assists with screening programs as directed by the nurse: physicals, hearing tests, eye examinations.
• Counsels students on health and hygiene; assists guidance counselors and the Crisis Intervention Team on an as‑needed basis.
• Cooperates with the district dental hygienist in distributing dental forms and collecting referral information and assists students referred to the Dental Clinic to connect transportation to appointments.
• Completes staff development on an annual basis as required by the district or state mandates.
• Supports transition services for neurodivergent students (16‑21 years) with medical needs, through community‑based activities to develop independent living skills, employability skills, job skills, employment opportunities, and other community participation experiences.

• LPN or RN, current state license.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good clerical skills, including basic office computer skills.
• Attains and maintains current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Working knowledge of health care services and/or experience in the health care field is beneficial.
• Required to handle medical supplies and is subject to infectious disease exposure.
• Proficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and research.
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record‑check requirements.
• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.

• Employee Assistance Program:
  Health Advocate – a free, confidential program that offers EAP and work/life benefits to help address personal, family, and work issues, including navigating the health care system and insurance claims.
• Telemedicine Benefit through SwiftMD: offered to all employees at no cost; allows consultations with US board‑certified physicians over phone or online; physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions.
• Retirement – Member of State Pension System (PSERS): PSERS member with personal PSERS retirement account and secure benefit payments from one of the largest public retirement plans.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: eligible to apply for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• Life Benefit:
  Pays 1× your basic annual salary up to a maximum of $60,000.
• Income Protection Benefit:
  Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per month.
• Paid Time Off:
  • 10 sick days annually.
  • 2 personal days annually for part‑time employees.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Pro‑rated 75% of tuition if grade of ‘B’ or better attained; limit 12 credits per year.
• Salary Increases: 3.3% per year.
• Retiree Benefits:
  • Personal Days Payout.
  • Sick Days Payout.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Fixed student calendar and bell schedule; no nights, weekends, or overtime; same holidays as students; summers off.