Health Room Nurse

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• Position Type:
  Educational Support Staff/ Health Room Nurse
• Date Posted:
  3/1/2026
• Date Available:
  
  August 2026

HEALTH ROOM NURSE
Current openings:
Part time Akron Elementary School

Working at the Ephrata Area School District (EASD) is much more than a job. Each staff member helps shape the lives of the students we serve andevery position at the school is designed to help our students thrive on campus and beyond. If that sounds fulfilling to you, EASD may be the perfect place for you.

The Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 17522, is currently recruiting for a part‑time Health room Nurse starting the  school year. The Health room Nurse will assist the Certified School Nurse to improve and protect the health status of students so they can benefit from the school experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS – Included but not limited to:

• First Aid – responsible to administer and record first aid to students and staff who become ill or injured while in school in compliance with all department, school, district, and state regulations as instructed by the certified school nurse.
• Screening – assist the certified school nurse to do height, weight, vision, dental and physical screening as needed.
• Clerical duties – assist in planning, data processing and distributing schedules, assisting with correspondence, entering the student medical information and immunizations into Power School, and adjusting attendance when a student is sent home from school by the health room staff in Power School as directed by the certified school nurse.
• Computer Skills – is proficient in the use of computer and seeks to improve upon the skills required to do the work in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Recording – assist in the collection, maintenance and recording of findings obtained through the screening process all health programs such as rapid hearing screening, scoliosis screening, vision screening, dental examinations, physical examinations, and any other recording as directed by the certified school nurse.
• Record maintenance – assist in the collection of data for and in the maintenance and updating of student health records, emergency information and immunization information as directed by the certified school nurse. Inventory – assist in taking inventory and organization of health room forms and supplies which are used in the school health program.
• Communicate and assist effectively and with respect to all students, parents, and staff in all situations while on duty.
• Confidentiality – Maintains an elevated level of confidentiality and professionalism as is expected and required of the professional registered nurse or licensed practical nurse.
• Other tasks – assume responsibility for all other tasks assigned by the certified school nurse, principal or by the Director of Health Services.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENT

Education:

RN or LPN diploma from an accredited school;
Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license in the State of Pennsylvania.
Certification:
Current certification in CPR/AED

Experience:

Preference will be given to those with recent community health experience. Ability to assess student health needs. Ability to develop rapport and communicate effectively with the school nurse, students, staff, and parents. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for on-the-job travel; ability to effectively work and communicate with students,…