Substitute School Nurse

Position Summary

William Penn Charter School seeks Substitute School Nurses to begin in the 2026-2027 academic year. The Substitute School Nurse provides nursing coverage on an as needed basis to support the health office during the academic school day. This includes providing episodic nursing care, emergency care, health promotion, and prevention education for grades pre-K through 12.

Essential Functions

• Support and implement policies and procedures relating to nursing services
• Apply federal and state laws and regulations pertinent to school nursing services
• Apply confidentiality and privacy laws (HIPAA/FERPA) to nursing services
• Maintain working relationships and clear communication with school administrators, faculty & staff
• Maintain electronic records and documentation to comply with school policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Administer nursing care, basic first aid, and emergency response
• Assess and manage acute and/or chronic illness and injury
• Cookordination health care services between students and family
• Perform organizational and administrative tasks associated with the Health Office
• Administer approved prescription and non-prescription medications according to PA Nurse practice standards and PC standing orders
• Safely secure all medication within the Health Office
• Communicate with athletic trainers regarding health issues with students as needed
• Assist with yearly health appraisals of students in grades K-5 in vision, hearing, weight/height

Competencies

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice both in their approach to the work and in building relationships with students and other community members
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding school health, illness/injury prevention, and other areas under the responsibility
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible approach and ability to organize multiple tasks, meeting office demands
• Proficient use of computer software applications

Physical Demands

• Ability to walk, stand, or kneel for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to carry, pull, push, and lift equipment necessary for care

Required Qualifications

• Current license in Pennsylvania as a registered nurse
• CPR/AED/FA for Professional Rescuer certification- renewed every two years
• Required to carry malpractice insurance
• Experience in school or pediatric nursing
• Able to make accurate decisions about medical/nursing priorities
• Able to determine when intervention from other health care professionals is necessary and/or emergency transport to the hospital is required