School Nurse - LPN / RN

Woods Services seeks a School Nurse (LPN/RN) to provide skilled nursing care to individuals enrolled in our day program. You will serve as a liaison between the Nursing Department and day program staff, overseeing all health-related concerns and medical programming for program participants.

Clinical Setting

Our Langhorne campus serves more than 550 residents and provides outpatient and day programs. You will work within a comprehensive health, education, and behavioral health network serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, child welfare needs, and brain trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to day program individuals, including assessment of acute and chronic health concerns and administration of medications and treatments
• Conduct in-service training on health issues for day program personnel
• Complete and maintain documentation of individual care services while ensuring confidential medical information remains secure
• Communicate acute and emergent health issues to the Nursing Department, day program staff, teachers, and administration
• Report all emergency and health-related issues to the residential nurse by the end of your working shift
• Contact guardians of enrolled individuals when acute or emergent health issues arise
• Attend day program meetings as requested and coordinate input with Woods' multidisciplinary professional staff
• Collaborate with guardians, medical providers, and professional staff to implement individualized care plans
• Orient and educate medication-trained staff on specific medical treatments, medication changes, and new medications
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment, including organization of office, medical records, and nursing supply inventory
• Anticipate medical supply needs and place orders as necessary
• Ensure operation of medical equipment by verifying emergency equipment availability, troubleshooting malfunctions, requesting repairs, and maintaining equipment inventories
• Participate in regulatory inspections with preparation and monitoring of health-related documentation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Current licensure as RN or LPN in Pennsylvania
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Current driver's license
• Ability to transfer a minimum of 50 pounds
• Computer proficiency

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary: $35 per hour, depending on experience, education, and licensure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• On-site medical center
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Continuing education programs
• Tuition assistance program
• Career growth opportunities