School Nurse - RN

Nurse, RN

Are you looking for a career that makes your heart smile on a daily basis? Come and work with our amazing students and staff at The Vanguard School! Founded in 1959 and located on a beautiful 28-acre campus in Malvern, PA, The Vanguard School and Services (VSS) are dedicated to the growth and development of children and young adults with a variety of special needs. Through a collaborative and holistic approach to each individual served by the continuum of educational, recreation, and employment services offered, VSS commits to helping all students and participants develop a strong sense of self-worth in their communities in an environment driven by respect, appreciation, learning, and growth.

Title: Nurse, RN

Program/Dept: Student Services

Reports to: Assistant Director of Student Services

Position Type: 10 Month, Full-Time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:45AM to 3:30PM

FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college.
• Current PA license as a registered nurse (RN).
• Current certification in cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and basic first aid.
• Experience working with children within a special education program is preferred.
• Ability to engage intellectually and physically in all components of the work process.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all constituents (administrators, colleagues, students, parents, and others).
• Knowledge of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Ability to use computers and perform clerical skills at a proficient level.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Certified School Nurse, the full-time Nurse provides school health services to students as defined by the Pennsylvania School Code, the PA Dept. of Health Division of School Health Regulations, and Vanguard policies and procedures. The full-time Nurse is expected to work collaboratively with other nurses and use good judgment at all times.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides emergency care for ill or injured students and notifies parents of student injuries. In the event a student needs hospital treatment, the nurse or a designee accompanies student to Paoli Memorial Hospital and remains with the student until the parent arrives.
• Manages and controls acute and chronic disease. Carries out policies and procedures for the control of communicable diseases, in collaboration with the PA Department of Health.
• Maintains a daily log of all medication administration, student injuries, illnesses and visits.
• Provide medications to students according PA School Code, PA DOH Regulations, the Division of School Health guidelines, PA DOE Regulations, and Vanguard.
• Performs mandated screenings (BMI, hearing, vision, and scoliosis) and refers students to the CSN if retesting is required.
• Provide basic first aid and emergency care for staff injuries and illnesses. Immediately reports all staff injuries to Human Resources so that worker's compensation insurer can be notified.
• Maintain/track student immunization records as directed by the Vanguard Certified Nurse.
• Ensure medication authorization forms and self-administration medication forms are completed for all medications per Vanguard policy.
• Verify medical conditions and medications prior to field trips. Provide teachers with necessary information. Verify trained staff person is assigned to attend field trip as needed. Attend off campus trips when necessary.
• Distributes/implements health protocols as directed by the Vanguard Certified Nurse.
• Notify Vanguard Certified Nurse in case of an outbreak of disease, and check immune suppressed students' schedule/class for possible exposure.
• Maintains accurate health records on students, including state medical forms, immunization records, tuberculin skin test, dental forms, medication information and release forms, emergency release forms, and reports of any accidents, examinations or screening.
• Manage health room medical supplies recommended by Vanguard Certified Nurse. Manage health room budget as directed by department administrator.
• Demonstrate competency in each of the Vanguard core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures including those stated in the Vanguard Policies & Procedures manual and additional verbal and written communications provided to staff members.
• Maintain a professional, confidential and ethical relationship with administrators, colleagues, parents, students, and others at all times.
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings, in-service activities, and other meetings as required.
• Maintain proper credentials for assignment and remains educationally informed in all related areas including PDE regulations and state/national standards through continued professional study and attending workshops and conferences.
• Perform related duties, special assignments and projects as assigned.

VSS offers a competitive salary, full comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, PTO, 100% short and long-term disabilities, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a generous annual contribution to each employees' 403(b). Top that off with team-building events, staff outings, and working alongside professionals who care deeply about our mission and core values: Communication and Listening, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving, Ethics, Professionalism, and Teamwork! The Vanguard School and Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations as part of this commitment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment, be sure to let us know.