Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
4/14/2026
Location:
South Abington Elementary School
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Part Time position
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$24.76/hour 2026-2027 School Year
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1 Personal day/8 Sick days first year (Prorated based on start date)
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No health insurance/free life insurance
Job Description
Title: Certified Nurse Assistant
Position Purpose:
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Under the direction of the Certified School Nurse, to provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.
Essential Functions:
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Works collaboratively with the Certified School Nurse, health care providers, students parents, school district staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
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Assists the Certified School Nurse in the maintenance of a comprehensive school health program and continuity of care for students.
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Under the direction of the Certified School Nurse, assists in collecting information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
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Under the direction of the Certified School Nurse, assists the Certified School Nurse conduct school programs of immunization, physical examinations, and sight and hearing testing.
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Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid, nursing care, intervention and referrals for those students.
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Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.
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Follows Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g., Tuberculosis).
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Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law, and Board of Education policies.
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In conjunction with the Certified School Nurse develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals, nursing diagnosis, and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students' needs and for incorporation into the student's individualized educational plan (IEP).
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Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote, maintain or restore health, prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.
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Under supervision of the Certified School Nurse, provides guidance, counseling and health education to students, parents and employees as necessary.
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Reports to parents, school district personnel, physicians, clinics, and others as needed to meet student health needs.
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Provides medical assessment to school district employees as requested.
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Provides health education to students as requested.
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Notifies the appropriate person or agency of a student's injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
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Confers with parents, students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.
Additional Duties:
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Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Certified School Nurse, Supervisors or other Administrators.
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Communicating and providing daily reporting to the Certified School Nurse.
Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Equipment:
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Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to, blood glucose monitor, stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.
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Uses personal computers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
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Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
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Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting.
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and perform arithmetic operations as needed for position.
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Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Powerpoint, the Internet, Outlook, electronic mail).
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Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
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Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
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Ability to follow oral and written orders from Certified School Nurse, supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.
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Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Safety Requirements:
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Adheres to all applicable professional safety standards and practices in the nursing field, including requirements set forth in federal and state law, and Occupational Safety and Health regulations.
Travel Requirements:
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Frequent travel between schools may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:
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Work in standard school building environment.
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Exposure to body secretions, blood borne pathogens, medicine and medicinal supplies, illnesses and diseases.
Qualifications Profile:
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Any combination of education, licenses, certifications and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
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Preferred Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Nursing, Biology, Chemistry or related science area, with coursework in growth and development, health assessment, public or school health, crisis intervention and health education.
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Successful experiences working with pediatric population, preferably in a community or school setting, are desirable.
License or Certificate:
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Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is required.
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Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
