School Nurse New

POSITION TITLE:                                 Nurse (5 PM – 11 PM S, 3 PM – 11:30 PM M-TH)

REPORTS TO:                                      Nursing Supervisor

LOCATION:                                          Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

                                                            300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

JOB

DESCRIPTION:                                     This is a full-time, exempt, 10-month, 187-day position.  Responsibilities are as follows:

• administer daily and PRN medication per physician order
• assisting in maintaining medical records for students in a confidential manner
• contacting physician regarding health of students, medications, and examinations
• assessing injured or ill students and providing routine treatment and/or emergency care in accordance to licensure, training, and physician order
• participate in coordinated care of students and communicate with all members of care team, including but not limited to, students, supervisors, school staff, parents, and other healthcare providers
• complete state mandated screenings annually
• assisting the physician with physical exams and evaluations
• must be aware of all shift responsibilities in the event of emergency coverage
• travel with students for field trips and school outings may be required and will be planned in advance of day.

MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:                                PA State Police Criminal Clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance,

                                                            FBI Clearance, Act 82, Mandated Reporter Training Certification.

                                                            PA State Nursing Licensure required.  RN preferred.  Experience with school health programs is preferred and experience working with a school health center is also preferred.  Current CPR certification required.

                                                            30 hours of continuing nursing education every two years as required by law to maintain licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.

                                                            The Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for this position is “Intermediate.”                 The minimum level accepted at hire is “No Functional Skills.”

APPLICATION

PROCEDURE:                                       Send letter of application and resume to:

                                                            Lauren Hayes

                                                            Director of Human Resources

                                                            Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

                                                            300 East Swissvale Avenue

                                                            Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218