Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit disability organization looking to hire a full-time BSN Certified School Nurse to work with children 3 - 8 years old in our Export Easterseals School program.
DESCRIPTION-BSN Certified School Nurse
The BSN School Nurse is responsible for providing medical care and nursing services to students with special needs. They are also responsible for providing consultation, training and support to employees and parents as required. This position requires travel between three small private school sites in the Pittsburgh area.
QUALIFICATIONS-BSN School Nurse
- Bachelor Science Nursing required
- Certificate in School Nursing Required. Willing to send to school to receive Certificate if needed.
- Prior experience in working with children (ages birth to 8) preferred
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES-BSN School Nurse
1. Develop and implement health care and emergency care plans specific to individual student needs. Train staff as needed on procedures for implementation of both health care and emergency care plans.
2. Implement interdisciplinary aspects of students’ current Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) which includes, but is not limited to, the following: communication systems, behavioral interventions, feeding approaches, sensory diet, and mobility recommendations.
3. Track and maintain immunization records and report to appropriate county health departments and Department of Education.
BENEFITS
- Work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. working 7-hour days, This is a 35 hour work week with a typical school calendar of 9.5 months per year. The hourly rate ranges from $33-$37. We do offer the option to earn extra income with summer employment as well.
- A comprehensive benefit package is provided.
- 401 K options offered.
- Paid School Holidays.
Thank you for your interest!
Easterseals is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, pregnancy disability, use of medical marijuana or protected Veteran status.
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Certificate in School Nursing (or willingness to obtain)
- Prior experience working with children (birth to 8)
- Ability to travel between three school sites in the Pittsburgh area
- Availability to work Monday–Friday, approximately 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., school-year schedule (35 hours/week)
What We Do
Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania creates solutions that change the lives of children and adults with disabilities and other special needs through specialized programs and services, aiming to foster equity, inclusion, and access.
