School Nurse Position Available In Fayette, Pennsylvania

School Nurse Private Industry Council of Westmoreland/Fayette, Inc. 112 Commonwealth Dr, Lemont Furnace, PA 15456 SCHOOL

NURSE DIVISION

Early Childhood Development PURPOSE:

Works as an integral part of the Child Health and Safety team to assure that Head Start Performance Standards are met in providing health care services to Head Start children and their families.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Minimum of LPN certification or an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Experience:

One (1) year of work experience as an LPN, preferably with children aged zero to five years.

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

a. Problem solving ability where independent judgment may be required. b. Ability to maintain confidentiality, and knowledge of HIPAA guidelines. c. Excellent interpersonal skills. d. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and families. e. Effective oral and written communication skills. Legible handwriting for charting purposes. f. Machine and instrument operation may include use of calculator, photocopier, telephone, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, vision screening instruments, hearing screening instruments, Hemocue, lead screening instruments, blood glucose monitor, or other specialized medical equipment. g. Knowledge of health care principles for young children. h. Knowledge of health care counseling and teaching techniques, and ability to provide health education to staff and families. i. Ability to achieve goals with minimal supervision.

REPORTS TO

Child Health and Safety Manager

SUPERVISES

None JOB REQUIREMENTS and

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations:

Mental Concentration:

Considerable concentration intermittently

Interruptions:

Occur constantly

Confidential Information Used:

Child and family health/mental health information, family economic information, family environment information, family nutrition information

Physical Demands:

Good physical and mental health. Moderate effort in predominantly standing or seated position, but job may require extensive standing and moving about at times. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Special Demands:

Moderate travel, potential eyestrain

Special Requirements:

Current Act 33, Act 34, FBI/DPW and NSOR clearance documentation at hire. Valid driver’s license, verification of car insurance coverage, as well as reliable transportation (validated yearly minimum). Current LPN or other certifications as apply. Current CPR certification.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $42,702.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Free parking Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Travel reimbursement Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday No nights No weekends People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person