School Support Nurse - Part-Time K-8

School Support Nurse

The Mt. Lebanon School District is seeking applicants for the position of School Support Nurse at Lincoln Elementary & Jefferson Middle Schools effective with the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The school support nurse assists the certified school nurse in the daily operations of the school health office, provides health office coverage in the school nurse's absence, and provides direct assistance to students, staff, and families. This is a part-time, on-site, permanent position working 7 hours per day (plus a 30 minute unpaid lunch) 2 days per week as scheduled by the Health Services Department.

Qualifications:

• PA licensed Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
• Active CPR Certification
• Graduate of an approved nursing program
• Operational knowledge of relevant technologies, including computers, mobile and hand-held devices, and medical office equipment

Conditions of Continued Employment:

• Maintain current PA RN or LPN licenses
• Maintain current CPR Certification
• Maintain State mandated renewable background clearances and trainings for employment in PA public schools

Competencies:

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills including active listening skills and the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with students, parents and other District employees.
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Must be able to think critically, exercise good judgement, and work under high level of stress as it pertains to the job.
• Must be able to organize tasks and handle multiple tasks within close time proximity.
• Must possess computer skills, including a working knowledge of standard office, classroom equipment, and health office equipment, media and software applications, and other technologies (e.g. digital data collection tools).
• Must be able to learn and apply new skills, especially technological skills.
• Must be able to think creatively, analyze, and solve problems.
• Must demonstrate a compassionate attitude, practice empathy, and model a passion for health and wellness.
• Must appropriately handle confidential, sensitive, and protected health information.

Work Environment:

Standard school health office inclusive of office space, evaluation space, restroom, and standard medical devices and office equipment (fax, copier, phone, computer, etc.). The noise level is usually low to moderate, may be high during peak office traffic periods. Will perform some duties in various District buildings consisting of typical school classroom and other academic and non-academic settings within the school building (library, cafeteria, auditorium, gymnasium, playground, etc.).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional physical demands and duties may be assigned.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, move throughout the building, sit, stoop, kneel or crouch, reach above and below the waist, grasp objects, and operate a computer or other mobile device. The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, and/or pull objects up to 25 lbs. The employee may need to provide safe, physical management or restraint of students when necessary. The employee must possess sensory abilities including speech, visual and auditory acuity. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Mt. Lebanon School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Mt. Lebanon School District