School Nurse (RN)- The Brandywine School

About the Role

Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services seeks a Certified School Nurse (RN) for the Brandywine School in West Chester, PA. You will join a team of dedicated professionals committed to helping children and adolescents with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric challenges. The role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes in a supportive school environment with low student‑teacher ratios.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of all students
• Administer medication as prescribed
• Document all medication administrations and related activities
• Respond to medical emergencies in the school and provide general first aid as needed

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing with a B.S.N., Diploma or A.D.; currently licensed to practice professional nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Experience: One year of post‑education nursing experience preferred; experience with individuals with cognitive and/or behavioral challenges or medically complex conditions
• Skills: Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms; strong organizational skills; excellent oral and written communication
• Abilities: Ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, adhere to established guidelines
• Other: Valid driver’s license must be maintained; adherence to Devereux’s zero‑tolerance policy for abuse and commitment to reporting abuse

Benefits

• Comprehensive training in crisis prevention/intervention, trauma‑informed care, CPR, first aid, and cultural competencies
• ASCEND‑ Career Accelerator Program – 100% tuition covered, student loan repayment, coaching, skills development, financial assistance
• Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (first day of the first pay period after 30 days)
• Comprehensive health and welfare program – medical (including telemedicine), dental, prescription drug, preventive care, mental health services
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement, continuing education assistance
• Generous time‑off (accrues from day 1), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, voluntary/employee‑paid supplemental life and accident coverage
• Employee assistance / work‑life balance program

Pay

$40.00 – $45.10 per hour

Schedule

Monday‑Friday, 8 am – 4 pm (12‑month/52‑week position)