Healthroom Nurse - Part-Time

Position: Healthroom Nurse - Part-TimeLocation: Shamona Creek ElementaryPay Rate: $28.94 per hourSchedule: 7.5 hours per day, 2-3 days per week (Thursdays, Fridays, and every other Wednesday); 8:30 AM - 4 PM; 90 school days per year following Board-approved calendarBenefit Eligible: NoEffective Date: ASAPAre you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you! Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for a certified Healthroom Nurse (LPN or RN) for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will be located at Shamona Creek Elementary School.At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:Communicate openly to build relationships and trustPartner with team members to see the TEAM succeedDemonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growthEmbrace and support a safe and inclusive environmentEagerly and enthusiastically support student learningStrive to be kind and reflectiveFocus on the solution and put people firstLead by example!Job Summary: The Healthroom Nurse will deliver healthcare services primarily at Shamona Creek Elementary School, with potential coverage at other district locations when necessary. Collaborating daily with the Certified School Nurse, this role encompasses providing care to students, staff, and faculty.Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.LPN or RN, current state licenseAccurate record keeping skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsGood clerical skills, including basic office computer skillsAttains and maintains current CPR/First Aid certificationWorking knowledge of health care service and/or experience in health care field beneficialRequired to handle medical supplies and is subject to infectious diseasesProficiency in the use of technology for individual and system management, communication, and researchMust successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal recordcheck requirementsClick here for more information about required clearancesCandidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment.Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on these specific opportunities)Provides medical care: administers student care prescribed in standing orders; provides first aid care for accidental injuries; handles life-threatening emergency situations following standard procedures and/or established practices in absence of CSN, i.e. allergic reactions to bee stings, diabetic coma, seizures; assesses and reports medical illness and injury to CSN, parents, and classroom teacher; checks for contagious diseases; administers medication to students following district procedure; handles students' diabetes care; evaluates peak flow assessment and provides nebulizer treatment when prescribed by physician.Performs clerical duties in support of health care services: fills out accident reports; prepares health record for new students and maintains a health record for each student; maintains effective health room schedule; sends, collects, and files physical examinations and emergency cards; maintains record of three consecutive days illness and report reason for absence to teacher; copies, files, and preserves the confidentiality of health care records; answers incoming telephone calls in a friendly, pleasant manner; maintains computerized daily journal of treatments and activities; updates computer records of health problems and new medications; compiles class trip medical information forms; works under the direction of CSN and completes other tasks as assigned by CSNReviews and discusses daily journal with CSN and is familiar with and updates medical problems listMaintains a clean health care environment; restocks supplies; changes solution in thermometer holder weekly; disposes of sharps and hazardous waste materials per District and OSHM guidelinesAssists with screening programs as directed by nurse: physicals, hearing tests, eye examinationsCounsels students on health and hygiene; assists guidance counselors and Crisis Intervention Team on an as-needed basisCooperates with District dental hygienist in distributing dental forms and collecting referral information and assists students referred to Dental Clinic to connect with transportation to appointmentsCompletes staff development on an annual basis as required by the district or state mandatesSupports transition services to neuro divergent students, (16-21) with medical needs, through community-based activities to develop independent living skills, employability skills, job skills, employment opportunities as well as other community participation experiencesSummary Of BenefitsSupport for the Whole YouEmployee Assistance ProgramHealth Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues. In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverages, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!TelemedicineThe telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you. The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice. Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS)As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members. You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.Student Loan ForgivenessAll DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Find out more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-serviceLife BenefitPays 1 x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $60,000Income Protection BenefitPays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per monthPaid Time Off5 sick days annually2 personal days annuallyTuition ReimbursementPro-rated 75% of tuition if grade of B' or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.Salary Increases3.3% per yearRetiree BenefitsPersonal Days PayoutSick Days PayoutWork-Life BalanceAs this position follows the student calendar and student day bell schedule, it is ideal for those who might have students in the district or would benefit from a fixed schedule (no nights, weekends, or overtime required). This position has all the same holidays as students, with summers off.EOE