School Nurse - 2026-2027 School Year

The Karns City Area School District is seeking applications for a full-time School Nurse. The position will be available at the beginning of the 2026-2027 school year.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR

Building Principal

GENERAL DUTIES

To strengthen the educational process through improvement and protection of the health status of students so they can benefit from the school experience. A. All required clearances as per current law B. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing or a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor or Master degree in another field C. Registered nurse license in the State of Pennsylvania D. Have or be eligible for Pennsylvania School Nurse Certificate from TSPC (Teacher Standards and Practices Commission) E. Preference will be given to those with community health nursing or school nursing experience F. Ability to assess student health needs, access community resources, and interface with students, parents, and health care providers G. Ability to coordinate, assign responsibilities, and delegate nursing tasks to school staff H. Ability to develop rapport and communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents I. Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable transportation for on the job travel J. Ability to effectively work and communicate with students, parents, and school personnel from diverse cultures or backgrounds K. Maintain integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or district patrons L. Ability to work harmoniously with others A. Develop student specific health management plans after consultation with parents and health care providers B. Consult with school teams regarding implementation of accommodations in the health management plan C. Provide consultation in IEPs and 504s for students with health needs D. Provide regularly scheduled medication reviews, submit reports and work with staff to address areas of concern E. Provide required health room assistant training, Glucagon, Epinephrine and medication administration classes F. In-Service school staff on student specific health needs G. Collaborate with vision/hearing team regarding school screenings, referrals and follow-up H. Assist schools in the identification, control and prevention of communicable disease I. Serve as a health consultant to schools J. Delegate nursing tasks according to state nursing guidelines K. Assist in on-going evaluation of health service programs L. Provide consultation to schools regarding immunizations M. Assist schools in communicating with parents about students with health needs N. Supervise health room assistants, LPN's, and CNA's O. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment P. Other duties as assigned

Pay:

From $52,985.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person