School Nurse - LPN/RN
Job Details
Job Description
School Nurse (LPN or RN) Full-Time
Location: Carbon County and/or Lehigh County, PA
Position Type: Full-Time, In-Person
School Year: 20262027
Schedule: 35 hours per week, MondayFriday
Contract Dates: August 10, 2026 June 11, 2027
Position Overview
- A school-based educational services organization is seeking dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Registered Nurses (RNs) to support students across multiple school settings. Opportunities are available for both classroom-based and itinerant nursing roles serving students throughout Carbon and Lehigh counties.
Available Positions
Classroom Nurse
- Full-time assignment in specialized classrooms.
- Provide direct nursing support to students throughout the school day.
- Collaborate with educational and related service teams to support student health needs.
Itinerant School Nurse
- Full-time position supporting multiple school locations.
- Travel between assigned schools based on daily needs.
- Provide healthcare services, assessments, and support across various educational settings.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver skilled nursing care to students during the school day.
- Monitor and address student health needs and medical concerns.
- Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and school protocols.
- Maintain accurate health records and documentation.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, administrators, and families.
- Respond appropriately to health emergencies.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, district policies, and nursing standards.
Required Qualifications
- Current State Nursing License (LPN or RN).
- Prior school-based nursing experience preferred.
- Pediatric nursing experience required.
- Experience managing multiple students/patients simultaneously.
- Experience beyond one-to-one nursing assignments.
- Strong communication, organizational, and clinical skills.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing assignments.
Ideal Candidate
- Thrives in a fast-paced educational environment.
- Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and professionalism.
- Enjoys working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintains excellent attention to detail and documentation.
- Committed to supporting student health, safety, and educational success.
Work Environment
- Fully in-person position.
- Opportunities available throughout Carbon County and Lehigh County.
- Daily locations may vary based on assignment and student needs.
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