School Nurse

Dauphin County Technical School is a full-time, comprehensive public career and technical high school proudly serving students from Dauphin County and surrounding areas. Our mission is to prepare students to enter post-secondary education and industry with the attitude, skills, and knowledge necessary to be successful in a constantly changing and competitive world.

At DCTS, our Five Keys to Success, Work Ethic, Leadership, Teamwork, Respect, and Pride, help shape our school culture and guide the work we do every day.

Dauphin County Technical School is seeking a caring, skilled, and student-focused School Nurse to join our team!

Our School Nurse plays an important role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of our students. This position plans, implements, and evaluates mandated school health services while providing nursing care, addressing student health concerns, coordinating follow-up and referrals, and promoting healthy lifestyles throughout our school community.

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, organized, professional, and comfortable working with teenagers in a busy school environment. The ideal candidate communicates effectively with students, families, staff, and community providers; demonstrates sound professional judgment; maintains confidentiality; and takes pride in helping students stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn.

• Valid Pennsylvania certificate in School Nursing with current professional Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents/guardians
• Ability to exercise sound professional nursing judgment
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Commitment to maintaining appropriate confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the school team
• Required Pennsylvania school employee clearances and pre-employment health requirements

• Plan, implement, and evaluate mandated School Health Services in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania requirements
• Assess student health needs and provide appropriate nursing care and treatment
• Initiate follow-up, counseling, and referrals for identified student health concerns
• Apply the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Provide comprehensive student health care and coordinate appropriate follow-up
• Maintain student health records and documentation required for school health services
• Develop and support student and staff health education, wellness, and safety initiatives
• Promote healthy lifestyles and appropriate use of school and community health resources
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents/guardians, and other appropriate parties regarding student health needs
• Maintain professional nursing standards consistent with applicable licensure and certification requirements
• Participate in required staff meetings and professional development activities
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by administration

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including routine mobility throughout the school setting and assisting with student health needs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. DCTS offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Bring your nursing expertise, compassion, and positive energy to DCTS and help us keep our students healthy, safe, and ready to succeed. We’d love to have you on our team!

The Dauphin County Technical School complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources Manager Leane Thorn-Beckey at LThorn

Beckey or  ext. 7252.