School Nurse Needed at Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School

Job Summary: Young Scholars of Greater Allegheny Charter School( YSGA) is seeking a dynamic and passionate School Nurse to assist in addressing, maintaining, and improving student health and the smooth and efficient operation and provision of school health services. YSGA
employees work to create a warm and welcoming school culture that is driven by student achievement and are committed to outrageously high expectations and high support for students.

Essential Functions: 
 Abides by applicable federal, state, and local school, school health, and nurse practice laws
and regulations, guidelines, mandated programs, YSGA policies, and administrative regulations.
 Recommends changes to YSGA policies or administrative regulations.
 Reviews and abides by Pennsylvania Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for
Educators.
 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.
 Reviews and monitors students’ immunization status and makes appropriate referrals to
up-date immunizations as necessary.
 Organizes, performs, and supervises state-mandated health and wellness screenings for
students.
 Provides care for students who are ill or injured.
 Organizes and assists the physician and dentist with state-mandated physical exams to
include those for athletes.
 Serves as a resource for classroom teachers and the community regarding health and
wellness education, growth and maturity, personal hygiene, and dental care.
 Provides information and instruction on health topics as required and/or mandated.
 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.
 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.
 Assumes responsibility for supplies; count inventory and stock as needed and reconciles
supply order to stock.
 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.
 Participates as requested in committees, programs and activities relating to student health
and wellness including the Student Assistance Program, Crisis Team, Suicide Prevention,
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention.
 Identifies students at risk for physical or psychosocial problems and communicates
concerns to parent/guardian or appropriate school personnel.
 Assists families with locating community resources for needed health care.
 Helps to identify high risk children in need of services.

 Assists with training and sharing information with staff on recognizing signs of child
abuse.
 Maintains communication with staff regarding the physical and medical needs of students
that may affect behavior, appearance, or academic performance, while maintaining
compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
 Participates as requested in the 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.
 Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with school policy, administrative
regulations, state and federal laws.
Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Valid Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification,
RN; and Valid CPR/AED and First Aid certification Documents
Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, speaking loudly and
clearly, seeing and hearing things both near and far away, stooping, kneeling, fine finger and
hand manipulation in use of a computer, chalkboard, dry erase board or projector.
Application Process: 
Candidates should apply electronically via www.paeducator.net or indeed.
No paper applications will be accepted.
To be considered, please provide your resume with a cover letter discussing your skills and qualifications for the position, Transcripts, Certification, 3 Professional References, PA Educator
Clearances, School Personnel Health Record (Physician’s Report/ Physical Exam (Article XIV of the PA Code) and Tuberculin Skin Test (Article XIV of the PA Code)), Arrest/Conviction
Report and Certification Form (Act 24 of 2011 and Act 82 of 2012), Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Sexual Misconduct-Abuse Disclosure Release.
YSGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information, please visit www.ysga.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• School

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• School Nurse: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• PA School Nurse Certification (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Relocation Assistance Provided:

• No

Company's website:

• www.ysga.org

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible

Work Remotely:

• No

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place