Certified School Nurse

1 month ago

Greensburg, United States Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Full time
Position Type:
Certificated Professional/Certified School Nurse

Date Posted:
12/21/2022

Location:
Westmoreland County (Various Sites) POSITION: Certified School Nurse (SS-EACBA-CSN)
DIVISION: Student Services
SUPERVISOR: Student Services Director/Principal/Supervisor
SUPERVISES: No Supervisory Responsibility
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
NUMBER OF DAYS: 187 Days
COMPENSATION PLAN: Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement

Education and Experience:
Minimum Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree from a CCNE-accredited institution; Licensure as a Registered Nurse; PA Certificate in School Nurse PK-12 (CSPG 80)
Minimum Experience: 1-3 years acute care or school nursing experience required

General Definition:
The Certified School Nurse (CSN) involves the science or art of the knowledge and competence required in addressing the health care needs of learners across grades PK-12. The Certified School Nurse (CSN) is qualified to provide information and services in school health-related areas; assess, document, and manage the health care needs of learners in grades PK-12, including those with disabilities; and recognize symptoms and consequences of safety and environmental factors.

Description of Duties:
  • Actively participates in Student Assistance Program (SAP) for any WIU-operated program
  • Acts as a health consultant to students and staff
  • Act as a liaison between K-12 schools and the Pennsylvania Department of Health to answer questions and support schools during COVID-19
  • Assess the condition and needs of all students who enter the health room during the day; maintains an accurate daily log of all students entering nursing office(s)
  • Reviews all health condition updates on students and enters pertinent health information into student information systems (e.g., PowerSchool, IEPWriter/STaR, and Grasp and Grow)
  • Attends workshops when applicable and with Board approval
  • Collects data, compiles reports, and completes School Health Annual Reimbursement Request System (SHARRS)
  • Completes incident reports for any injury requiring medical attention or causes of absence from school
  • Completes School Law Immunization Regulations Annual Report
  • Coordinate COVID-19 testing activities between participating schools, COVID-19 testing vendor, and the Pennsylvania Department of Health
  • Creates Individual Health Plans (IHP) as needed, based on health conditions
  • Determines the immunization status of all students according to the PA School Immunizations Regulations
  • Leads oversight for maintenance, service, and regularly troubleshooting of AED devices used for WIU classrooms and administrative offices
  • Maintains a student health record for every student
  • May provide health instruction upon request
  • Plans, schedules and assists with physical and dental examinations according to the PA School Health Code
  • Plans, schedules, and performs mandated services according to PA School Health Code
  • Promotes health education
  • Provides a healthy school environment
  • Provides care for injuries, acute illness, and long-term management of students with special care needs
  • Provides care for staffing according to licensure
  • Provides leadership for the provision of health services
  • Provides screenings and referrals for health conditions
  • Provides special medical treatments according to physician orders
  • Refers all students with medical concerns noted on screenings or examinations
  • Requisitions nursing supplies as needed
  • Secures proper forms and physician orders for the administration of prescription and nonprescription medication during facility hours
  • Serves as a leadership role for health policies and programs
  • Serves as a liaison between facility personnel, family, health care professionals, and the community.
  • Stores all student health records in a locked file cabinet
  • Stores medications in locked cabinets
  • Supports memberships of professional organizations
  • Utilizes community agencies when necessary
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, Other:
Act 114 (Federal Criminal History), Act 34, Act 151 PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and Act 126 (Mandatory Reporter) clearances as well as valid PA driver's license.
Clearances must be current within 5 years from date of hire and a School Personnel Health Record current within 1 year from date of hire accompanied by Tuberculosis Test Result within 3 months of the date of hire.

Travel Requirements:
  • A minimal to moderate amount of travel is required for this position within Westmoreland County and throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
  • Must have reliable transportation
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Maintains the following credentials: Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with staff, business associates, and the general community, working cooperatively and effectively in a team environment
  • Ability to recognize areas of concern relating to student issues and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems
  • Ability to exercise initiative and make independent decisions to reschedule work to meet deadlines or to effectively handle emergency work
  • Ability to work with diverse groups of individuals in various socioeconomic and multicultural areas
  • Ability to manage time effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to use technology effectively and efficiently
  • Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with WIU Board policy, state, and federal regulations

Physical/Environment Requirements:
The physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(O) Occasionally - (OE) Occasionally Essential - (F) Frequently - (C) Continually
While performing the duties of the job, the employee must (F) Sit, (O) Walk, (O)
Stand (O)
Sprint/Running (O)
Bend/twist at the neck more than the average person (O)
Bend/twist at the trunk more than the average person (O)
Squat/stoop/kneel (O)
Reach forward (F)
Repeat the same hand, arm, or finger motion many times (e.g. data entry),(F)
Hand/grip strength (F)
Drive on the job (F)
Type non-stop (O)
Manual dexterity (e.g. opening items),(F)
Use finger dexterity (e.g. typing, manipulative)
Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F)
Floor to the waist, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(F)
Waist to shoulder, Lift up to 10 pounds from,(O)
Shoulder to overhead, Lift up to 11 to 15 pounds from,(O)
Floor to the waist,(O)
Push/pull 25 to 50 pounds
Examples of items that are pushed or pulled,(O)
Boxes, tables, wheelchairs.
Terrain items pushed or pulled on are (O) Carpeted floor
Terrain items pushed or pulled on is,(O)
Tiled floor,(F).
Carry 10 to 25 pounds
Example of and distance that items are carried,(F)Computer, briefcase, printer at least 25 yards.
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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