Sunrise School: School Nurse - ALLEGHENY INTERMEDIATE UNIT

Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Job Title: School Nurse

Position Summary:

To provide, manage and coordinate health care services for students enrolled in the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Special Education Center Schools.  The delivery of care involves the assessment, documentation and management of the health care needs of all students.  In addition, the school nurse will promote wellness and the prevention of disease for all staff and students. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform required health care services which may include care for:  injuries, acute illnesses, medical procedures (g-tube feedings), and medication administration.
2. Provide screening and referral for health conditions.
3. Provide specialized first aid and emergency care when necessary.
4. Maintain comprehensive health records for all students.
5. Complete all state mandated screenings.
6. Provide direct nursing service for students with special health needs.
7. Plan and deliver a wellness program for the students in the school.
8. Provide health information and resources for staff.
9. Manage applications for Free and Reduced Lunch and complete all state required paperwork.
10. Maintain communication of a medical nature with parents/guardians.
11. Follow all administrative policies and rules governing students.
12. Provide required medical information for IEPs and reevaluation reports.
13. Maintain a professional demeanor at all times, following all AIU policies, building procedures and Pennsylvania professional code of conduct.
14. Work collaboratively with co-workers.
15. Utilize e-mail, Microsoft Office programs, and student informational systems ( i.e. IEP Writer, Eschool) to manage communication, information and records.
16. Complete other duties as assigned by the building principal or Director of Pupil Personnel.

1. PDE School Nurse Certificate (Preferred)
    
2. RN (Required)
3. Experience working with students with disabilities-preferred.
4. Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.
5. Ability to manage medical emergencies.
6. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
7. Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.
8. Ability and experience working as a member of a team.
9. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record and TB Test (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sitting for extended period of time
2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds
3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies
4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner
5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers
6. Hearing clearly
7. Adequate vision to perform duties

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To:  Principal, Assistant Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

Department: Special Education and Pupil Services

Position Schedule: 190 days

Salary:  Per the AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement 

Benefits:  Per the AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.