Established in 1998 with 97 students, CCCS has steadily increased to more than 4,000 students in grades K-8 across 12 state-of-the-art buildings on four campuses. The school is a true community success story that has transformed the lives of thousands of students and their families, while breathing life back into a city that was once one of Philadelphia’s most vibrant manufacturing suburbs.
Job Summary:
The School Nurse is specialized nurses who provide care to students and staff members of schools. He/She takes care of students who require medical attention when they are injured or suffer from acute illness. Their tasks include treating of patients, referring them to other care providers, and interacting with parents of patients. During periods when students are exposed to communicable diseases, they oversee immunization or exclusion measures.
Essential Functions:
Assists in assessing the status of a student’s immunization documentation and creating health plans for individuals with specific health needs
Assists in providing healthcare initiatives within the school
Handles minor health issue that occur on a daily basis
Dispenses students’ prescribed medications
Provides information regarding the normal development of humans
Provides regular dental, hearing, and vision screenings
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum High School Diploma, a degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing preferred (B.S.)
Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check Clearance
Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
FBI Criminal Background Clearance
Certifications:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN);
Demonstrated Knowledge of:
CPR/AED requirements and administration
Child Abuse Laws
Pennsylvania School Code
Pennsylvania Department of Health and Regulations
Pennsylvania Division of School Health Guidelines
Demonstrated Ability to:
Perform and/or oversee mandated screenings and completes referrals and follow-up where applicable
Manage and control acute chronic disease. Carry out policies and procedures for the control of communicable diseases, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Health
Provide first aide for illness or injury to students and document nursing assessment, diagnosis and treatment
Inform teachers of health conditions of pupils which may affect behavior, appearance or scholastic performance
Identify high risk children to needed services, including students presenting with signs of child abuse
Plan for first aid services and instruct personnel responsible for giving first aid
Promote good safety practices, both within and outside of school building
Note: CCCS has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.