Part-time 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Nurse
Westtown School seeks an experienced Registered Nurse or LPN to work part-time in our Upper School Student Wellness Center. The part-time nurse will work from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM on a rotating schedule of three days one week ( Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two days the following week (Monday and Friday). Some additional shifts may be available. This is an academic-year position starting in late August and running through early June. As a member of our dynamic team of healthcare professionals, the part-time overnight nurse will oversee and respond to the medical needs of our Upper School boarding students.
Westtown School is an independent, Quaker pre-K to 12, college-preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. On a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers a program where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.
Essential Responsibilities
Provides quality medical care and first aid to students;
Arranges, distributes, and administers medications, as necessary;
Documents and maintains student health records;
Maintains school medical supplies;
Accurately documents all activities and procedures promptly;
Serves as a resource for students’ physical and mental health concerns;
Provides timely communication regarding student healthcare to parents, the medical director, the Dean of Students, Dorm Parents, advisers, and others as needed.
Qualifications
Current PA RN or LPN license
A minimum of 1-3 years of medical-surgical experience
Strong assessment skills
Current CPR certification
Prior school nurse experience is preferred, preferably in an independent school environment
The desire to work with high school students
Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to respond to urgent situations calmly and efficiently
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Excellent initiative and follow-through
Diplomacy, tact, and discretion with confidential information
A team-oriented spirit and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community.
For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities,
please visit our website westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the staff employment portal.
