School Nurse

The School Nurse of Overbrook School for the Blind exudes a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position will report directly to the Health Services Coordinator.

The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

Organizational Description: Overbrook School for the Blind serves students who are blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities (such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, sensory issues, and including those who require specialized medical care) receive a customized, individualized education based on state educational standards. OSB is more than a school, it is a community where students, families, and staff support one another and come together to build a bright future. 

Job Functions: 

• Identify and address the health needs of students with special needs through assessment, records review, and screenings, including but not limited to hearing screenings.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other school personnel to modify the school environment for children with special needs and serve as a liaison between the medical community and the school.
• Administers daily, temporary, and PRN medications to students.
• Provides specialized nursing care for students with chronic conditions who may require procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, and tracheostomy care; oversees the activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provide health counseling for students, parents, and school personnel, making recommendations for changes to the environment in an effort to reduce safety hazards.
• Assume responsibility for the care of sick and injured students and school personnel.
• Maintain adequate and up-to-date student health records, review and file health forms for each student.
• Notify parents and staff members concerning contagious diseases when necessary and missing health forms or incomplete immunization records.
• Assist with formulating a list for each classroom indicating any important medical precautions for students. 
• Maintain compliance with the State of Pennsylvania School Health and Child-Care guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Valid RN License in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Valid School Nurse Certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)  required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required, with a preference for school nursing experience.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Lifting: Must be able to lift 50-lbs minimum, with assistance. Participate in 2-person lifts.
• Repetitive motion of the finger and hands for the keyboard and file room.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Working Environment: Employees are subject to accidents and/or injuries, which may be incurred during the performance of the essential functions of the position. Work is primarily indoors but some outdoor activities may be required.

Benefits and Pay:

OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees.  Applications from members of communities traditionally under-represented in school administrative positions are invited.

Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability.  OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience.