School Nurse

Dauphin County Technical School, a comprehensive public career and technical high school serving Dauphin County and surrounding areas, is seeking a School Nurse to support the health, safety, and well-being of our students.

In this role, you will plan, implement, and evaluate mandated school health services while providing nursing care, addressing student health concerns, coordinating follow-up and referrals, and promoting healthy lifestyles throughout the school community. You will work in a busy school environment with teenagers, collaborating with students, families, staff, and community providers.

Clinical Setting

This is a full-time position in a public career and technical high school setting. You will have routine mobility throughout the school and will assist with student health needs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate mandated school health services in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania requirements
• Assess student health needs and provide appropriate nursing care and treatment
• Initiate follow-up, counseling, and referrals for identified student health concerns
• Apply the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Provide comprehensive student health care and coordinate appropriate follow-up
• Maintain student health records and documentation required for school health services
• Develop and support student and staff health education, wellness, and safety initiatives
• Promote healthy lifestyles and appropriate use of school and community health resources
• Communicate effectively with students, staff, parents/guardians, and other appropriate parties regarding student health needs
• Maintain professional nursing standards consistent with applicable licensure and certification requirements
• Participate in required staff meetings and professional development activities
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by administration

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania certificate in School Nursing
• Current professional Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with students, staff, and parents/guardians
• Ability to exercise sound professional nursing judgment
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Commitment to maintaining appropriate confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of the school team
• Required Pennsylvania school employee clearances and pre-employment health requirements

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including routine mobility throughout the school setting and assisting with student health needs, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. DCTS offers a comprehensive benefits package.