Part-time School Nurse

School Nurse-Part-time

Westtown School seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to work part-time in our Upper School Student Wellness Center. The part-time nurse will work from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM on a rotating schedule of three days one week (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday) and two days the following week (Wednesday and Friday). Some additional shifts may be available. This is an academic year position starting immediately and continuing through early June. As a member of our dynamic team of healthcare professionals, the part-time nurse will oversee and respond to the medical needs of our Upper School boarding and day students in the afternoons and evenings.

Westtown School is an independent, Quaker pre-K to 12, college-preparatory day and boarding school located in suburban West Chester, PA, approximately 30 miles from Philadelphia. On a beautiful 600-acre campus, Westtown offers a program where our committed faculty and staff inspire and prepare our students to be stewards and leaders of a better world.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides quality medical care and first aid to students;
• Arranges, distributes and administers medications, as necessary;
• Documents and maintains student health records;
• Maintains school medical supplies;
• Accurately documents all activities and procedures promptly;
• Serves as a resource for students' physical and mental health concerns;
• Provides timely communication regarding student healthcare to parents, the Dean of Students, Dorm Parents, advisers, and others as needed.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 1-3 years of medical-surgical experience
• Strong assessment skills
• Current CPR certification
• Prior school nurse experience is preferred, preferably in an independent school environment
• The desire to work with high school students
• Excellent clinical judgment and the ability to respond to urgent situations calmly and efficiently
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Excellent initiative and follow-through
• Diplomacy, tact, and discretion with confidential information
• A team-oriented spirit and the ability to connect meaningfully with students throughout our diverse community.

For additional information about Westtown School and to explore current career opportunities, please visit our website westtown.edu/careers. Interested applicants can apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three professional references directly to the specific job posting on the staff employment portal.