Health Nurse

Supervisory responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Physical demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The following positions or frequent movements are typical of the job: sitting, walking, standing, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, kneeling, and crawling, often for extended periods of the workday. Assignment may require the ability to quickly attend to or physically move students during possible physical or medical interventions to maintain a safe learning environment.

• The position requires that an individual be able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively.
• Job requirements may change frequently.
• The ability to understand and carry out detailed, involved, instructions is mandatory.
• The incumbent must be able to travel to multiple locations as needed, when needed to conduct organizational business.
• Subject to inside environmental conditions.

Expected schedule

This is a full-time position with a Monday through Friday workweek expectation, and minimum designated hours between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm due to the student schedule. The Health Nurse is required to follow the school calendar, including an obligation to work the agreed upon number of in-service days. The Health Nurse may also be required to work additional hours over break weeks due to training needs or during heavy planning periods per supervisor request.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania LPN license required
• Valid CPR, First Aid and AED certification and administrative trainer designation required
• Satisfactory completion of Vista’s crisis intervention training

• Knowledge and skills
• Valid Pennsylvania RN license preferred
• Certification in First Responder courses highly desired
• Experience delivering medical services to individuals on the Autism Spectrum and concurring medical issues highly desired
• Advanced practice training highly desirable
• Demonstrates strong leadership abilities and organizational skills
• Effectively manages multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
• Problem solves in a positive manner to analyze issues and create action plans