Certified School Nurse Job West Mifflin area,Pennsylvania USA,Nursing

Job Details:

Job Location:

South School Site
- West Mifflin, PA 15122, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $37.00, Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit disability organization looking to hire a full-time Certified School Nurse to work with children 3 - 8 years old in our Easterseals School program located in West Mifflin, PA. It comes with an hourly wage of $37.00 per hour and comes with a full benefit package valued at 6k.

Certified

School Nurse

The Certified School Nurse is responsible for medical care and nursing services to students with special needs. They are also responsible for providing consultation, training, and support to employees and parents as required. Additionally, they are responsible for managing student health plans and participating in IEP meetings when health needs affect educational access.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing
Valid PA Registered Nurse License
PA DOE School Nurse Certificate
Working knowledge and experience working with children with special health care needs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement health care and emergency care plans specific to individual student needs.

Train staff as needed on procedures for implementation of both health care and emergency care plans.

Handle routine and emergency care for children enrolled in the school program.

Conduct health screenings (heights, weights) in accordance with PA state requirements.

Implement interdisciplinary aspects of students’ current Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which includes, but is not limited to, the following: communication systems, feeding approaches, mobility recommendations, sensory diets, and behavioral interventions.

Track and maintain immunization records and medical files. Report to the appropriate county health departments and the Department of Education.

Benefits

Work hours are Monday
- Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 7-hour days. This is a salaried position working 35hours per week, with a hourly rate of $37.00and a typical school calendar of 9.5 months per year! We offer the option of summer employment as well.
A comprehensive benefit package is provided.
401koptions offered.
Paid School Holidays.

Thank you for your interest!

Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, pregnancy, disability, use of medical marijuana, or protected Veteran status.