School Nurse Jobs in Pennsylvania

Schedule

Full Time: 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday 730a-4p

Address

1000 Indian Rock Dam Road

York PA

General Summary

As the school's primary medical caregiver, the nurse supports the health and wellness of all students in grades PA-12. The nurse must be collaborative and able to work well as part of a team. As a member of our multidisciplinary team, the nurse delivers health services for students in a timely manner, offers assessment and medical referral, educates the community on important health issues, identifies health problems, and collaborates with parents, primary care physicians, the YCDS athletic trainers, and teachers to develop student healthcare plans, and ensures the safety and health of the community. YCDS is particularly interested in candidates with experience in school health, pediatrics, concussion management, triage, and community health.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Follows and initiates standing orders/protocols approved by the medical director
• Manages all health information and health care at the school
• Communicates with parents/guardians in a timely manner regarding medical issues
• Coordinates and supervises the in-school care of concussed students with their doctor, parents, division heads, school advisor, teachers, and the YCDS athletic trainer
• Documents student visits, physician notes, and any other information using Blackbaud, the school's computerized database
• Distributes over-the-counter and prescription medications as necessary
• Safe disposal of biomedical waste

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates good organizational skills in the preparation of daily work schedules and the assignment of duties and responsibilities
• Ability to effectively work with and through physicians, subordinates, customers, and other personnel in a cooperative, collaborative manner in order to improve patient care outcomes
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work in a fast paced, patient care environment
• Demonstrates ability to promote quality improvement through development and maintenance of standards
• Ability to maintain professional conduct in all work-related and/or emergent situations
• Experience working with computer systems

Required for All Jobs:

• Performs other related duties as identified
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program
• WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Demands:

• Standing - Frequently
• Walking - Frequently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Carrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)
• Kneeling/Crouching - Occasionally
• Reaching - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently
• Repetitive Motions - Occasionally
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Occasionally

Working Environment:

• Occupational Hazards - Occasionally
• Bloodborne Pathogen - Exposure

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Diploma Program Required or
• Associates Degree Required
• Bachelors Degree Nursing (BSN) Preferred

Work Experience:

• 2 years Working as a Registered Nurse preferred

Licenses:

• Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or
• Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Certification:

• Certified School Nurse upon hire preferred; required within 12 months of start

Benefits Offered:

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

For additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers

WellSpan Health’s vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is the region’s largest and one of the best in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be their healthiest.