School Nurse 1:1 - CARES School
About the role
We are seeking a School Nurse 1:1 (RN or LPN) for our CARES School, located in Downingtown, PA. Devereux Center for Autism Research and Education Services (CARES) is an Approved Private School program licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that provides services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities. CARES provides an environment that focuses on teaching each student based on his or her unique strengths and needs. Programming is focused on increasing independence for each student.
Responsibilities
- Support one student directly who has a severe seizure disorder along with supporting the classroom assigned
- Ensure the safety of all students
- Document all medication administrations and all related activities
- Be responsible for the direct care and wellbeing of a single assigned student
- Monitor the student for seizures and provide care as needed
- Administer rescue medications to the student when necessary and monitor the student after administering rescue medications
- Assist with toileting and transition of the student
Schedule
- Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm
- Follows school calendar for days off + 2 additional "flex days off"
Pay
- RN Compensation: $40.00-$45.60/hr
- RN + School Nurse Certification: $42.00 - $47.60/hr
- LPN Compensation: $32.00 - $36.48/hr
Benefits
- Paid CEUs as part of our nurse continuing education program
- ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes tuition assistance and student loan repayment, among other benefits
- Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (1st day of the 30 days) – visit mydevereuxbenefits.org for details
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day)
- 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program
Qualifications
Education: Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Pennsylvania preferred. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Pennsylvania also accepted.
Experience: Previous clinical experience in a behavioral healthcare setting and/or school setting strongly preferred.
Physical Requirements: Significant amounts of walking, sitting, and standing. Some lifting and/or managing resistance required related to applying physical intervention techniques. Proficient use of computers and office equipment.