Part-time Nurse - Elementary Job at Pottsgrove School District

Pottsgrove School District Pottstown, PA 19464

    JobID: 547

    Position Type:
    Special Education/Pupil Services/School Nurse
    Date Posted:
    10/12/2022
    Location:
    Lower Pottsgrove Elementary


    Pottsgrove School District is seeking applicants for a part-time nursing position at Lower Pottsgrove School.

    Major responsibility:
    To provide first aid and routine prescribed health care to students and faculty as needed. Implements state and local health rules and regulations.
    Reports to: Building Principals/Director of Pupil Services

    Key Duties:

    Assess and triage (determine if student needs immediate attention, needs to be sent home, etc.) illness and injuries occurring during school hours for students and staff.

    Provide health care according to PGSD Medical Policies/Procedures

    Provide symptomatic relief using over-the-counter medications with permission from parents.

    • 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 regarding appropriate community or school services and assist in making referrals as requested by students.
    • Notify and confer with parents or guardians, home school personnel, and administration regarding student injury or illness.
    • Record visits to the health room on the health room log.
    • Complete and send accident reports per guidelines, including workmen’s compensation reports.
    • Accompany sick or injured students to health care professionals or emergency room, if required.
    • Collect and maintain student emergency data cards.
    • Under the Direction of a CSN, perform mandated health screenings and maintain health records for all students in compliance with state regulations.
    • Order and inventory nurses office supplies


    QUALIFICATIONS:

    Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code) Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code) FBI Criminal History Record

    Submission of a clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to reach above and below the waist

    Ability to use fingers to pick, feel and grasp objects

    Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 20 lbs. Ability to sit, walk, stand or move throughout the work environment, often with extended periods of the workday.

    TEMPERAMENT:

    Must possess excellent interpersonal skills

    Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions

    Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress

    COGNITIVE ABILITY:

    Ability to communicate effectively
    Ability to organize tasks
    Ability to handle multiple tasks
    Ability to exercise good judgment

    SPECIFIC SKILLS:

    Must possess leadership skills

    Must possess computer skills

    Ability to operate various office equipment

    Must maintain required Professional Development as

    per the Pennsylvania Department of Education

    (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)

    LOCATION: Lower Pottsgrove Elementary
    CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED: A current Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License or Licensed Practical Nurse
    SALARY: $24.29/hour starting rate
    HOURS: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Monday through Friday on all student days




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