Substitute Nurse

The Palmerton Area School District is seeking substitute school nurses for the 2024-2025 school year. Daily rate is $135.00.

Interested candidates must submit a signed cover letter, resume, current clearances, certifications, transcripts and an application.

Position Summary:
To provide preventive health services to facilitate the student’s optimal physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development; carry out the district’s health program, as defined by the Pennsylvania School Code, district policies, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health-Division of School Health regulations; strengthen the educational process through the utilization of proper health procedures and practices

Qualifications:
Education/Experience:

• Licensed Professional Nurse in Pennsylvania
• Certification as Educational Specialist by the Department of Education
• Bachelor’s Degree, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, preferred
• Current Red Cross CPR and First Aid Instructor Certificates
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a complementary area of nursing, preferred

Skills/Knowledge:

• Possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records
• Ability to effectively communicate with and maintain working relationships students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators, and community members
• Ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities
• Ability to use laptop or desktop computer presentation and instructional software, current software/technology packages, and related equipment
• Ability and knowledge to use the internet as an instructional aid and research tool
• Ability and knowledge to use technology to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, administrators, and community members

Physical:

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, speech), carry or convey sufficient weight (10 pounds and up to 25 pounds) safely and effectively
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around school buildings, locations associated with school events and field trips and office areas
• Ability to effectively operate office equipment including, but not limited to, telephone system, computer, fax machines, copier, and calculator

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

Essential:

• Assist and evaluate student illness and/or injury and provide first aid
• Instruct students, parents/guardians, staff, or others regarding health issues when so assigned
• Communicate with students and parents/guardians regularly about health issues
• Review and maintain a Pennsylvania Department of Health comprehensive record for every student
• Follow nursing care plans and emergency plans for medically-involved students
• Provide for screening of vision, hearing, height, and weight of students
• Provide for the regular medical and dental examinations of students
• Assist in the medical examinations of student athletes
• Plan, administer, and read TB tests and refer and follow up on reactors
• Insure that all students have required immunizations
• Participate with school staff in establishing a healthful school environment
• Develop procedures and provide for emergency nursing management for injuries/illnesses
• Provide consultation in the formation of health policies, goals, and objectives for the district
• Investigate all student accidents
• Develop individual health care plans and participate in 504 and IEP meetings as required
• Work in conjunction with administrator, psychologist, and counselor to help resolve student issues
• Make arrangements and assist district physician and dentist with exams
• Conduct annual staff review of pertinent topics, i.e., blood borne pathogens and offer/inform of Red Cross First Aid Training
• Assist in compliance with Pennsylvania School Code, Title 24 Education, with particular attention to Article VII “School Health Services” and with other federal, state, and local statutes including Palmerton Area School District School Board Policies
• Participate as part of multidisciplinary committees as assigned
• Manage independently all materials, paperwork, and equipment required for completion of medical tasks
• Dispense medications as required and keep accurate records of all medications and related procedures within school and district protocol
• Maintain updated website information and include current health forms
• Assist in central registration process
• Complete all Pennsylvania Department of Health reports in a timely fashion
• Provide for personal professional growth through an ongoing program of improvement
• Show evidence of satisfactory characteristic of personality, preparation, technique, and pupil reaction. (PDE 5501/PDE 426/437)
• Assist in the development of a budget for health services
• Maintain an inventory of school nurse/health materials
• Publicize the services of the instructional materials center
• Provide for the evaluation of the instructional materials services
• Reflect on teaching others regarding health issues for improvement
• Maintain accurate and confidential records
• Contribute to the school and district by maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and participate in school and district projects
• Participate in professional development activities and opportunities
• Demonstrate professional behavior and appearance while performing all functions, duties, and job responsibilities
• Adhere to all applicable Pennsylvania School Code and/or employer policies and procedures

Secondary:

• Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal