Substitute School Nurse

This is a substitute position within the Student Support department reporting to the Director of Student Support, Head Nurse, and Division Head (Lower, Middle or Upper School).

Major Responsibilities:

Administer basic health services to support the physical and emotional wellbeing of students following confidentiality policies and regulations.

• Provides medical care and services to students according to physician prescribed medical care and treatment orders.
• Confers with students, parents, and teachers regarding medical treatment.
• Monitors, aids, and provides appropriate care to students with acute and chronic health conditions or disabilities such as diabetes, epilepsy, etc.
• Responds to emergency medical situations; performs first aid as needed, coordinates with local health agencies and medical treatment facilities as necessary.
• Creates and maintains documentation of all treatment and medical services activity consistent with school policy and state law.
• Follows confidentiality and privacy rules and regulations.

Qualifications:

• The successful candidate must...
  • Be available to substitute in the Lower or Middle/Upper School nursing office when needed.
  • Have attained qualification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of PA, active and unrestricted
• The ideal candidate will...
  • Have experience in School Nursing
  • Hold a Registered Nursing License (RN) in the state of PA, active and unrestricted.

Shipley and Its Commitment to Equity

The Shipley School, founded in 1894, is a co-educational, college preparatory, independent day school currently enrolling approximately 800 students in grades Pre-K through 12. Located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia, the school is committed to educational excellence and dedicated to developing in each student a love of learning and compassionate participation in the world.

The Shipley School is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals. The school will make all employment decisions for employees and applicants without unlawful discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, pregnancy, age, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, creed, genetic predisposition, victim of domestic violence or any other basis protected by law.

Additional Opportunities

In addition to this position, Shipley seeks talented new colleagues across a host of full- and part-time positions ranging from teaching, to coaching, to staff support. Go to shipleyschool.org/about/employment to learn more.