School Nurse Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

General Description:

The SNA/LPN works within the Education Plus School-Based Health Centers (EPH, SBHC) program. The standards of the job description are defined in accordance with the Pennsylvania School Code, Education Plus Health and host school policies, and the PA Department of Health Division of School Health Regulations, carried out according to the specifics in the Law (Mandated programs) and within the parameters established for approved Modified programs. The goals of the clinical team (SNP, BSN/CSN, and SNA/LPN) are to maintain and/or improve the health status of students, thus enabling them to profit fully from their educational experiences; and, to promote optimum health status and lifestyles for all students through the joint efforts of the home, school, and community.

The SNA/LPN is responsible for triage of student illness and injury, medication administration as approved by a Primary Care Provider and valid standing orders. Mandated student health screenings are a primary responsibility of the SNA/LPN and are to be conducted daily. The SNA/LPN is also responsible for delivering health education and additional clinical services as appropriate for all grades. Coordination of primary care service delivery is delegated by the NP, BSN/CSN, and Administration. The SNA/LPN will work with parents/guardians to collect and track every student's annual well-child care. The SNA/LPN will schedule all students in need of preventative care in order to meet the PA state student health mandate requirements. The SNA/LPN will report dually to the SNP, CSN & the Nurse Manager, as well as the school principal.

This position is full-time and requires 7.5 hours of work daily, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break each day, accounting for a 37.5-hour work week.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Request, enter and track all parent consents for care, well child documentation, medication, and documentation for routine administration of prescribed medications in compliance with SBHC operations protocols and procedures.
• Schedule children who are behind in well-child care with the NP as parent approved and in collaboration with parents/caregivers, per State mandates (k/1, 6, 11 physicals & k/1, 3,7 dentals)
• Triage students’ immediate needs for children who present to nurse’s office, scheduling with the NP for care of any urgent or primary care as needed.
• Provide first aid for illness or injury to students and staff under the direction of SNP and the BSN/CSN, and document all student interactions, reasons for visit, actions taken, and the response of the action.
• Perform clinical assessments at the direction of the SNP and BSN/CSN for well-child check-ups, chronic care assessments.
• Provide mandated screenings daily per School Code, scheduling NP follow-up as indicated by program protocol.
• Coordinate any required immunizations for students with parent/guardian consent, at the direction of the SNP and the BSN/CSN.
• Provide sexual health education whenever feasible, screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy testing and coordination to meet with NP (8th – 12th grade) with proper documentation in EMR (Athena Health) according to SBHC operations protocols/procedures.
• Assist the SNP and the BSN/CSN to work in collaboration with community health workers and other SBHC staff to address programmatic clinical priorities and work with parents to address social determinants of health including health insurance.
• Register all patients in EMR (Athena Health) according to SBHC operations protocols.
• Research, verify and enter current health insurance information within the billing profile for each student.
• E-fax or submit documentation of clinical services provided to the student’s PCP per SBHC operations protocols.
• Work with school and other external partners to provide special screenings and services.
• Electronically verify health insurance for all students seeking NP services daily.
• If a health plan is inactive – conduct an insurance search through PROMISE, NaviNet, or contact parent/guardian to obtain current policy details then update EMR.
• If uninsured, notify CHW and follow SBHC operations procedures.
• Track all daily encounters in EMR (Athena Health)
• Complete assigned portions of annual report to the State.
• Track and manage supplies, in collaboration with the NP.
• Complete mandated trainings and certifications.
• Attend required meetings.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required
• Current PA license as Practical Nurse, diploma earned from an accredited institution.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish language skills (preferred)
• At minimum one (1) year pediatrics experience post-certification; school nursing experience a plus.
• Must be able and willing to attend school field trips as needed.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, problem-solver, creative, detailed orientated and able to prioritize.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Exemplary work habits, organizational skills, able to work well under pressure and handle emergency situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, tactful, mature, professional demeanor; advocates team concept. Sets an example for team in all interactions with SBHC clinical and non-clinical team members, students, school partner staff, and all community partners.
• Willingness to work collaboratively with clinical providers, non-clinical staff, and other organizational leadership to achieve identified organizational mission, vision, objectives, and goals.
• Computer competency/proficiency in MS Office programs is required.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn Electronic Medical Record systems.
• Willingness to facilitate a culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

This is a seasonal, non-exempt position. The employee will work 10 months annually, however, compensation is paid over a 12-month period.

Start Date: ASAP

EDUCATION PLUS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (M/F/D/V)

I hereby acknowledge that I have read this job description. I fully understand the duties and responsibilities required of this position. I also agree to fulfill the job requirements as delineated herein and to adhere to all company’s policies & procedures.

Pay: $28.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person