Certified School Nurse

Certified School Nurse

JobID: 802

• • Position Type:
    Student Support Services
  • Date Posted:
    10/5/2026
  • Location:
    District-Wide/ Multiple Locations

  Position: Certified School Nurse
  Employment Classification: Professional employee; bargaining unit coverage as applicable.
  Reports To: Director of Pupil Services or designee, in coordination with the assigned building principal.
  Assignment: District school or schools as assigned; in-person.
  Terms of Employment: School-year position. Work year, daily hours, compensation, and benefits are governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement and District-approved employment terms.

  Position Summary
  The Certified School Nurse provides and coordinates school health services that protect student well-being, support attendance, and reduce health-related barriers to learning. The nurse uses professional nursing judgment to assess student needs, provide care, and connect families with appropriate resources, working collaboratively with school leaders, Pupil Services staff, and community health providers.

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in nursing.
  • Valid Pennsylvania Department of Education Educational Specialist certification as a School Nurse.
  • Current, unrestricted registered nurse license authorizing practice in Pennsylvania.
  • Current CPR and AED certification for health care providers.
  • Required Pennsylvania school employment clearances and background reviews, including Acts 34, 114, and 151, and other applicable employment requirements.
  • Experience in school nursing, pediatric nursing, community health, or a related setting preferred.
  • Ability to maintain required credentials and complete professional development and mandated reporter training.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  Student Assessment and Care:

  • Assess student illness, injury, and health concerns; provide nursing care within the authorizedscope of practice; determine appropriate follow-up, referral, or emergency response.

  • Develop, implement, and update individualized health care plans and emergency care plans forstudents with chronic conditions or other identified needs. Coordinate care with families, health
    care providers, and authorized school personnel.

  • Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders, requiredauthorizations, nursing standards, and District procedures. Maintain secure storage, accurate
    administration records, and appropriate monitoring.

  • Provide first aid and emergency care, activate emergency medical services when needed, andpromptly notify families and administrators in accordance with District emergency and incident
    reporting procedures.

  Health Screenings and Prevention:

  • Plan and conduct required health screenings; document results, notify families of concerns, andfollow up on referrals. Coordinate required physical and dental examination documentation.

  • Review and maintain immunization records; identify missing documentation and communicate withfamilies and administrators regarding follow-up and applicable requirements.

  • Monitor communicable disease concerns and collaborate with District leadership and public healthauthorities on prevention, reporting, and response.

  • Provide health education and counseling on hygiene, nutrition, disease prevention, chroniccondition management, and other age-appropriate health topics.

  Student Support and Family Engagement:

  • Participate in Individualized Education Program (IEP), Section 504, and multidisciplinarystudent support meetings when health needs affect access to instruction or school participation.
    Provide nursing input and implement assigned health services.

  • Collaborate with attendance staff, counselors, social workers, and administrators to identifyhealth-related causes of absenteeism and support safe return to school and continued participation
    in learning.

  • Communicate respectfully and promptly with families regarding student health concerns. Helpfamilies access medical, dental, mental health, and community resources and follow up on identified
    needs.

  • Coordinate health arrangements for field trips, school activities, and student transitions withappropriate District staff so students can participate safely.

  • Provide authorized staff with relevant information and training on student health plans,emergency procedures, and health precautions while protecting confidentiality.

  Health Office Operations and Professional Responsibilities

  • Maintain accurate, timely student health records in District-approved systems, documentingassessments, care, medications, referrals, and communications. Protect records and share
    information only as permitted.

  • Maintain a safe and organized health office; monitor supplies and equipment, request neededmaterials, and use infection prevention procedures and appropriate protective equipment.

  • Compile required school health reports and provide the Director of Pupil Services or designeewith data on health services, screenings, referrals, and unmet needs to support program
    improvement.

  • Coordinate with supplemental nursing staff and health office support personnel as assigned,consistent with licensure, professional standards, and District procedures.

  • Follow District policies, applicable school health requirements, nursing standards, and mandatedreporting obligations. Maintain professional boundaries and sound independent clinical judgment.

  • Maintain regular, punctual attendance and perform other related duties assigned within theemployee's qualifications and authorized scope of practice.

  Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Knowledge of school nursing, child and adolescent development, public health, emergencyresponse, and care of students with disabilities and chronic health conditions.

  • Ability to recognize changes in student health, prioritize urgent needs, apply nursingprotocols, perform medication calculations, and make sound clinical decisions.

  • Clear oral and written communication, accurate documentation, and effective collaboration withfamilies and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Compassion, cultural responsiveness, and respect for students and families with diversebackgrounds, circumstances, and health beliefs.

  • Ability to remain calm during emergencies, manage interruptions and competing demands, andorganize health office responsibilities.

  • Proficiency with electronic health records, District-approved student information systems, andcommon office applications.

  Physical Demands and Work Environment
  The employee works primarily in school health offices and throughout school facilities and may
  travel between District schools as assigned. Work involves frequent interruptions and potential
  exposure to blood, body fluids, and communicable diseases. Appropriate safety procedures and
  protective equipment must be used.

  Essential functions may require sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, fine motor activity,
  operating medical equipment, and responding promptly to emergencies. The employee may assist with
  student mobility or positioning and move equipment or supplies using safe practices, available
  assistance, and appropriate equipment.

  The employee must be able to observe and assess student symptoms, communicate effectively, and
  perform essential nursing functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable
  accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the
  essential functions.

  Performance Evaluation
  Performance will be evaluated by the designated supervisor in accordance with applicable District
  procedures and professional employee evaluation requirements. Evaluation will address quality and
  timeliness of student care, implementation of health plans, accuracy of records and reports,
  communication, professional judgment, and adherence to District policies and nursing standards.
  Chester Upland School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the
  basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  The Chester Upland School District (CUSD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CUSD ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 445-236-8663.