Full-Time Nurse for Tinicum Elementary School

Nurse Position at Tinicum Elementary School

One full-time, 10-month nurse position, 6.5 hours/day, available starting the beginning of the 2026/2027 school year at Tinicum Elementary School. Candidate must have a current PA Registered Nurse License or a Licensed Practical Nurse, in addition to a valid BLS certification and CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Primary responsibilities include:

• Work with students, parents and physicians/dentists to get required medical and dental examinations done
• Maintain comprehensive health records, medical emergency forms and records of school nursing services for the treatment of each student
• Provide direct services to students, using the nursing process to provide care to the school community in accordance with current medical practice and nursing standards, relevant statutes, and regulation
• Assist the Certified School Nurse in collecting data to help plan and evaluate the school health program
• Assist the Certified School Nurse in preparing required reports for the school district; PA Dept. of Health, Div. of School Health; and PA Dept. of Education
• Administer medications and perform procedures according to physician orders and school district policies and procedures
• Ensure physician orders for individual student medications and/or treatments comply with requirements for administration; and carry out 504 Service Agreements, individualized health care plans and emergency care plans for students with special health care needs
• Candidates must learn and implement technology skills required to use district software, including SNAP, and be willing to travel to the schools within the District, as needed

This is a support staff contracted position which includes all health benefits as per the collective bargaining agreement. Hourly rate: $26.90/hour after a successful probationary period as per contract.

Interested applicants need to submit through Recruit and Hire at letter of interest, completed application, and 3 non-family member references (name, phone number and/or email address, job title), and resume. Applicants with incomplete or missing information will not be considered for an interview. If needed, please contact Sue Keogh, HR Associate, at View phone number on click.appcast.io for technical assistance completing the application.

The deadline to apply is August 17, 2026 or until the position is filled.

Clearances will be required prior to beginning employment. Clearances may take up to two weeks for processing, so we strongly encourage interested applicants to start this process immediately. Required clearances include: Acts 24, 34, 114 & 151 (dated within the past 12 months of the closing date of this posting. Complete clearances for "employment" not "volunteer") and disclosure form(s) Act 168.

Letters of interest can be addressed to Mrs. Amber Schlosser, Principal at Tinicum Elementary.

Palisades requires a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

EOE

Palisades School District