Health Room Nurse (HRN)

About the role

This position involves providing health services to students and staff in the absence of a certified school nurse. Duties include administering medications, performing health screenings, and coordinating with school administrators and healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction of and collaboratively with the certified school nurse.
• Establishes an effective working rapport with all other staff and maintains a positive relationship with the school district's internal and external publics.
• Helps develop and maintain a comprehensive school health services program.
• Administers medications and performs procedures according to physician orders and school district policies.
• Provides first aid for illness or injury to students and documents nursing assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.
• Contacts parents/guardians regarding an injured or ill student.
• Assists in the management and control of acute and chronic disease and implements policies and procedures for the control of communicable diseases.
• Maintains accurate and comprehensive records of school nursing services.

Requirements

• Valid RN or LPN licensure for practice in Pennsylvania.
• Experience in providing nursing to school-age children is preferred.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, move about the work area, operate equipment, and withstand changes in environmental conditions.
• Must be able to lift as required and push a wheelchair with occupant.

Qualifications

• Has the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• A working understanding of available services on a local, state, and national level that could benefit students, parents/guardians and staff.
• Possesses necessary technology-related knowledge and individual computer/technology-related skills.
• Provides evidence of professional growth and development by keeping current in the field.