STS is now hiring a Registered Nurse to serve in the Elizabethtown Area School District at Elizabethtown Area High School.
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Hours: M-F, 7:20AM-3:20PM
Position Summary
The School Nurse provides professional nursing care to students and staff, promotes a healthy school environment, and responds to student health needs throughout the school day. This role includes health assessments, medication administration, emergency response, health education, and collaboration with school personnel, families, and healthcare providers.
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and proactive School Nurse to ensure the health and well-being of students and staff within our educational community. This vital role involves providing comprehensive nursing care, managing health emergencies, and promoting health education in a dynamic school environment. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in patient assessment, medical documentation, and emergency response, with experience across various healthcare settings.
Duties
- Conduct thorough student health assessments, including vital signs and physiology evaluation, to determine health status and needs.
- Administer medications, injections, and IV insertions following strict safety protocols and HIPAA regulations.
- Respond swiftly to medical emergencies with expertise in emergency medicine, trauma care, and urgent care procedures.
- Maintain accurate medical records using EMR (Electronic Medical Records) and EHR (Electronic Health Records) systems, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
- Provide health education to students and staff on topics such as infectious disease prevention, anatomy knowledge, and basic life support techniques.
- Collaborate with school staff to develop individualized health plans for students with chronic conditions or special needs.
- Support post-acute care transitions and coordinate with external healthcare providers when necessary.
Qualifications
- Valid RN or LPN license with current state licensure.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology essential for accurate patient assessment.
- Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and IV insertion techniques required; additional certifications such as infection control or trauma care are advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively assess patient needs and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Join us as a School Nurse to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives by providing expert healthcare support in an energetic and supportive environment!
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
