Nurse; RN or LPN - Ringing Rocks and High School

Full‑time Nurse (RN or LPN) – Ringing Rocks and High School

Starting Date: Immediately

Pottsgrove School District has an opening for 2 nursing positions for the  school year:

• Full‑time Nurse who will split time between Ringing Rocks Elementary School and Pottsgrove High School.
• Full‑time Nurse at Ringing Rocks Elementary School.

Pottsgrove nurses provide first‑aid and routine prescribed health care to students and faculty as needed, implementing state and local health rules and regulations.

• Assess and triage illnesses and injuries occurring during school hours for students and staff.
• Provide health care according to PGSD Medical Policies and Procedures.
• Provide symptomatic relief using over‑the‑counter medications with permission from guardians.
• Observe and counsel students for general health needs.
• Instruct teachers regarding the special health needs of their students.
• Provide current health and safety information and regulations to staff members.
• Implement school policy on exclusion and readmission of students with infectious or contagious diseases.
• Identify possible drug or alcohol use or abuse.
• Inform students about appropriate community or school services and assist in making referrals as requested by students.
• Administer medications to students as prescribed by student medical teams and per applicable board policies.
• Implement and support seizure, allergy, and diabetic care plans for students, including support outlined in students’ 504, IEP, and GIEP documents.
• Notify and confer with parents or guardians, home school personnel, and administration regarding student injury or illness.
• Record visits to the health room using the online medication and nursing visit software site.
• Complete and send accident reports per guidelines, including workmen’s compensation reports.
• Accompany sick or injured students to health care professionals or emergency rooms, if required.
• Collect and maintain student emergency data cards.
• Perform mandated health screenings and maintain health records for all students in compliance with state regulations.
• Attend and support field trips given medical needs of identified students.
• Order and inventory nurse's office supplies.
• Other duties as assigned by Nursing Lead Coordinator, Building Principal, or Director of Pupil Services.

• Certified as a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Professional Nurse (LPN).

• Pre‑employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
• Criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code).
• FBI Criminal History Record.
• Clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.
• Current Act 34, 151 & 114 clearances.

• Ringing Rocks Elementary School
• Pottsgrove High School

LPN per hour: $26.50. RN per hour: $30.

7.5 hours per day on all student days.

8:20 am – 3:50 pm. Day starts at the high school and ends at Ringing Rocks Elementary.

Full‑Time

• At least 1 year of relevant experience preferred.
• High school/trade school degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Pottsgrove School District provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.