Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse
Date Posted:
5/22/2026
Location:
Grove City Hillview Elementary School
Title: School Nurse
Reports to: Building Principal
Job Summary
To assist in addressing, maintaining and improving student health and the smooth and efficient operation and provision of school health services.
Essential Functions
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Abides by applicable federal, state and local school, school health and nurse practice laws and regulations, guidelines, mandated programs, District policies and administrative regulations, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Recommends changes to District policies or administrative regulations. Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators.
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Maintains comprehensive health records for each registered student and records of school nursing services. Maintains emergency information for students and staff and keeps records of communications with parents, staff, and community agencies regarding students.
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Reviews and monitors students' immunization status and makes appropriate referrals to up-date immunizations as necessary.
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Organizes, performs, and supervises state mandated health and wellness screenings for students.
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Provides care for students who are ill and injured.
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Organizes and assists the physician and dentist with state mandated physical exams to include those for athletes.
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Serves as a resource for classroom teachers and community regarding health and wellness education, growth and maturity, personal hygiene, and dental care.
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Provides information and instruction on health topics as required and/or mandated.
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Administers medication according to physician orders and school district policies and administrative procedures. Provides for safe storage of and emergency access to medications and reliable administration and recording of all doses given. Oversees programs permitting emergency administration of medications such as Nalaxone, Epi-pens, etc. Coordinates training and maintains records for each person who has met the training requirements to administer emergency medications in accordance with law and regulations and notifies him/her if updates are required.
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Assumes responsibility for office supply management; count inventory and stock supplies as needed and reconciles supply order to receipts and stocks.
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Oversees and ensures the timely delivery of all state-mandated health reports as required by PDE and the Department of Health, including compilation of student health data. Prepares reports as requested for the District.
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Participates as requested in committees, programs and activities relating to student health and wellness including the Student Assistance Program, Child Study Team, Suicide Prevention, Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention and Smoking Cessation.
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Uses assessment skills to identify students at risk for physical or psychosocial problems and communicates these needs to parents/guardian or appropriate school personnel. Assists families with locating community resources for needed health care.
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Maintains communication with staff regarding the special, physical and medical needs of students in particular when they may affect behavior, appearance or academic performance, while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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Participates as requested in development of accommodations for students with disabilities and implements all roles and responsibilities assigned to the school nurse. Develops Individualized Health Plans for students as necessary.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Performance in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws.
Qualifications
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Bachelors Degree in Nursing
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Masters Degree in Nursing preferred
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Valid Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification, RN; and Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification
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Valid Driver's License
Travel Requirements
Could be required based on assignment.
Analytical Demands
Occasional analytical demands. Analysis involves simple comparisons between numbers, letters, etc. (e.g., sorting, tallying, simple tabulating, and the like).
Supervision
No supervisory duties.
Sensory Abilities
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Visual acuity and auditory acuity.
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Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.
Temperament
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Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
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Ability to make judgments and work under high level of stress.
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Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.
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Able to make judgments and work in situations that may be stressful.
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Ability to work as a coordinator and a member of a team.
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Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities.
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Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities.
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Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
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Ability to be respectful and empathetic.
Cognitive Ability
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Ability to communicate effectively.
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Ability to organize tasks.
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Ability to exercise good judgment.
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Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment.
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Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents, athletic staff, alumni, Board members, booster groups, staff, co-workers, and general community.
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Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
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Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems.
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Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor.
Specific Skills
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Must possess active listening skills.
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Must possess conflict mediation skills.
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Plans and prioritizes assignments effectively. Able to handle several ongoing tasks and projects at once.
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Able to adjust to changes in the work environment.
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Reports to work on time, gives a full day's work and makes effective use of time while on the job.
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Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public.
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Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware.
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Proofreads work for grammar and spelling accuracy.
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Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.
Workplace Expectations
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Acknowledges individuals' requests and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner.
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Promotes a positive team environment through active cooperation with others.
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Maintains awareness of the School District's policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command.
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Shows initiative and works with minimal supervision.
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Responds appropriately to supervision and direction.
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Dresses appropriately for job environment.
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Ability to follow directions and give direction to others.
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Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
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Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks.
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Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.
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Ability to use computer technology efficiently including word processing, presentation/webpage software, PowerPoint and Excel software applications.
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Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accord with District policies.
Standard ADA Settings
Office
Physical Demands
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Sitting
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Standing
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Walking
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Talking: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups
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Hearing: On the phone; person-to-person, and in groups
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Vision: Near, midrange, far, peripheral, depth and color
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Driving Requirements (personal vehicle, and/or company vehicle)
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Machines or tools used: Computer
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Machines or tools used: Telephone
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Pushing/Pulling/Lifting
Working Environment
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Typical Office Environment
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Subject to inside environmental conditions
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May be exposed to hazardous materials, body fluids, or disease
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Subject to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system and/or skin.
FLSA: Exempt
