School Nurse

• Position Type: Administration/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 8/20/2026
• Location: Winchester Thurston - City Campus

School Nurse

Full-time, Pittsburgh, PA

Winchester Thurston (WT) is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and student-centered School Nurse to support the health and well-being of our students and school community. This role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, provide thoughtful care, and make a lasting difference in children's lives within the welcoming, collaborative environment of a school. WT is an co-ed independent school with 700 students in grades JPK-12.

School nursing offers a rewarding change of pace from many traditional healthcare settings:

• A consistent weekday schedule with no overnight shifts
• School holidays as well as 38 paid vacation days
• A predictable calendar that supports work-life balance
• The opportunity to know your patients and families over time
• A strong sense of community and connection
• Daily collaboration with educators, counselors, administrators, and families
• The chance to focus on prevention, education, and whole-child wellness
• Meaningful work that helps students remain healthy, confident, and ready to learn
• Discounted tuition at Winchester Thurston School

Position Summary

The School Nurse provides direct nursing care, manages student health needs, responds to illnesses and injuries, maintains required health records, and promotes a safe and healthy learning environment. The nurse also serves as a trusted resource for students, families, faculty, and staff. The School Nurse is one off two full-time school nurses. The responsibilities listed below may be assigned to one or both nurses depending on the needs of the department and the skillset of each Nurse and is not intended to be a comprehensive list of daily tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess and treat student illnesses and injuries
• Administer medications and physician-authorized treatments
• Develop and implement individualized healthcare and emergency action plans
• Support students with chronic conditions, allergies, and other health needs
• Maintain accurate, confidential student health records
• Review immunization and health documentation for compliance
• Coordinate required screenings and follow-up care
• Respond to health-related emergencies and provide first aid
• Communicate with families, healthcare providers, and school personnel
• Educate students and employees about health, wellness, and disease prevention
• Help develop and implement school health and emergency-response protocols
• Promote a safe, inclusive, and caring environment for every student
• Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team and Safety Committee
• Provide coverage on campus and at WT-sponsored programs including overnight field trips, after school programs, summer programs, etc.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe health office; dispose of medical waste and hazards according to established procedures; ensure proper storage of medications and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania LPN or RN license in good standing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Current CPR/AED certification
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• Experience in pediatrics, family medicine, emergency care, public health, or school nursing preferred
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to respond calmly in urgent situations
• Strong organizational, documentation, and communication skills
• A warm, approachable manner and a genuine interest in working with children and adolescents
• Commitment to confidentiality, collaboration, inclusion, and student well-being

WT is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to building an inclusive community.