School Year: 2026-2027 SCHOOL NURSE - CERTIFIED

School Year:

2026-2027 SCHOOL

NURSE - CERTIFIED

West Perry School District High School - Elliottsburg, Pennsylvania This job is also posted in West Perry School District Job Details

Job ID:

5772784

Application Deadline:

Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

To Be Determined Job Description Certified School Nurse preferred, RN's will be considered.

Position:

Certified School Nurse Reports to:

Principal/Coordinator of Student Services/Superintendent Building:

District Wide

Length of Contract:

189 days 7.5 hours/day

JOB SUMMARY

The Certified School Nurse position is to promote good health practices through education, evaluations and assessment of district needs as they pertain to the student and staff. The Certified School Nurse will perform duties in accordance to state law regarding nursing, and in accordance with district/state board of education and state department of health policies/procedures. The Certified School Nurse must hold a valid driver's license.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from accredited nursing program Valid RN/Registered Nursing license in Pennsylvania Candidates must hold a current minimum certification in CPR Certified in Pennsylvania by the PDE as an Educational Specialist I by completing an approved school nurse certification program Required to earn 24 additional credits to obtain permanent certification (Education Specialist II)

POSITION FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Determines the health status of student by means of health appraisal Provides care to students and staff who have been injured or who present with illnesses Performs general assessment of student health Performs and/or oversees mandated school health screenings including height, weight, BMI, vision, and hearing and completes all re-screenings, referrals, and follow-up where applicable Assumes responsibility for selection and referral of students in need of medical and dental care Performs objective appraisal of personal hygiene and physical appearance, offering intervention and/or making arrangements for the family and student to receive support and resources available at school and/or through referral to community resources/ agencies which may include but is not limited to access to laundry facilities, laundry supplies, showering facilities, and/or local community resources Evaluates immunization status and health history Assesses emotional and mental health in conjunction with other health professionals and associated personnel such as school psychologist and guidance counselor Perform special screenings whenever possible (may include, but is not limited to blood pressure, nuisance disease inspections, nutritional surveys, scoliosis detection, etc). Provides communicable disease control Interprets and implements first aide care - makes recommendations for appropriate procedures for the care of the sick and injured Coordinates with the non-certified building nurse of their assigned caseload to maintain a schedule for rotation to the assigned building on a regular basis (at minimum once per month) Interprets the health and developmental status of the students and refers to available and appropriate resources Plans, interprets, and establishes health care plans for students with special health care needs (e.g. epilepsy, diabetes and asthma) and evaluates outcomes of plans Counsels, identifies, and refers high-risk children to needed services, including those presenting signs of suspected child abuse and neglect or substance abuse per state regulations and school policies Identifies and facilitates integration into care for those children and families not currently connected to a primary care provider (PCP) Participates directly in multi-disciplinary team evaluations and individual education program meetings for exceptional students with medical and developmental problems Serves as case manager for medically based Section 504 Service Agreements, as identified by administration Participates in the Student Assistance Program providing intervention and support for students referred with substance abuse and mental health problems the interfere with their success in school Coordinates directly with school physician and school dentist to provide state mandated examinations Maintains orderly and current health records Maintains up-to-date cumulative health records on all students as mandated by the state of Pennsylvania Completes immunization audit and issues immunization exclusion letters in coordination with the building principal, when applicable Establishes, reviews, updates, and revises individualized health plans and emergency care plans in conjunction with the non-certified building nurse Distributes Medicine as per Policy Interprets and implements policies pertaining to physician prescribed medications in the school Administers medications and performs procedures according to physician orders and school district policies and procedures and in accordance with West Perry Use of Medication Policy 210 Ensures physician orders for individual student medications and/or treatments comply with requirement(s) for administration Health Promotion/Risk Reduction Promotes a safe and healthy positive environment, including adherence to all applicable state and federal health and safety regulations Coordinates communication with the Department of Health for potential disease outbreaks or concerns and questions. Disseminates information to all district buildings as appropriate Review and revise health room procedures in accordance with guidance from Centers for Disease Control, PA Department of Health, Division of School Health, and/or other applicable professional organizations and disseminates aforementioned information to district and building administration Communicates with School Health Consultants when parent concerns or practice concerns are brought to the attention of regulating agencies Acts as an educator of resource person to facilitate learning of positive health and wellness behaviors of students, staff and parents Promotes and educates students to assume responsibility for managing their own health care Participates in the investigation and control of diseases and injuries among school population Coordinates with the athletic department regarding sports physicals, injury management, return to play recommendations, etc. Serves as a resource person for facilitating learning of positive health and wellness behaviors for students and staff Maintains and improves skills, which enable the nurse to practice in accordance with nursing theory, roles and standards or nursing practice established by national and professional nursing organizations, and in accordance with the laws of Pennsylvania. Planning and Coordination Coordinates in conjunction with the Coordinator of Student Services and building principal(s) to arrange nursing coverage in the event of a nursing absence Participates in planning for continuing staff development activities for school staff Develops and coordinates a continuum of ongoing, comprehensive health care programs and services for all students in collaboration with their families, school and community. Collaborates with other school disciplines, agencies and families to plan and implement school health service and school health promotion activities Oversees/directs school health programs and services Participates in the process of evaluating the developmental appropriateness of certain activities for students, such as employment programs, sports, physical education programs and other activities Recommends policies and establishes procedures/guidelines for nurses to practice in accordance with nursing theory and roles/standards of school nursing practice established by national/profession nursing organizations Collects data and completes state level reporting such as

SHARRS, PA

SILR, etc. Conducts evaluations of school nursing services, including self-evaluation, audition of school health records, and peer review Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions, possess conflict mediation skills, and maintain confidentiality regarding all school and health-related issues Conducts monthly AED checks within the building and reports any malfunctioning equipment to district maintenance. Orders replacement parts as necessary. Other duties as assigned by the Principal, Superintendent, and/or Coordinator of Student Services

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements