School Nurse

The Overbrook School for the Blind is seeking a School Nurse who exudes a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position will report directly to the Health Services Coordinator.

The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

Organizational Description: OSB is a dynamic and multi-faceted organization centered around the operation of a private non-profit school for ages 3 to 21.  Formal and informal parental feedback consistently highlights the caring and committed staff as a primary strength of the School.  Along with three other Chartered Schools for the Deaf and Blind throughout Pennsylvania, OSB receives general operating support through an annual state appropriation that partially subsidizes the salaries and benefits for over 230 employees.  In addition to school operations, OSB manages expansive Birth to 3 Services in multiple counties and oversees an International Program that serves nine developing countries in Southeast Asia. Additionally, OSB provides itinerant services by Teachers of the Visually Impaired to students in local school districts and charter schools.  Since 1832, OSB’s legacy of innovation in service to children who are blind or visually impaired has been propelled by an energetic and dedicated workforce.

Job Functions: 

• Identify and address the health needs of students with special needs through assessment, records review, and screenings included but not limited to hearing screenings.
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other school personnel to modify the school environment for children with special needs and serve as a liaison between the medical community and the school.
• Administers daily, temporary and PRN medications to students.
• Provides specialized nursing care for students with chronic conditions who may require procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, and tracheostomy care; oversees the activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provide health counseling for students, parents, and school personnel, making recommendations for changes to the environment in an effort to reduce safety hazards.
• Assume responsibility for the care of sick and injured students and school personnel.
• Maintain adequate and up-to-date student health records, review and file health forms for each student.
• Notify parents and staff members concerning contagious diseases when necessary and missing health forms or incomplete immunization records.
• Assist with formulating a list for each classroom indicating any important medical precautions for students. 
• Maintain compliance with the State of Pennsylvania School Health and Child-Care guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Valid LPN/ RN License in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Valid School Nurse Certificate issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania preferred.
• BLS required.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required with a preference for school nursing experience.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Lifting: must be able to lift 50-lbs minimum. Participate in 2 person lifts. 
• Repetitive motion of the finger and hands for the keyboard and file room.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull or push heavy objects or materials.
• Working Environment: Employees are subject to accidents and/or injuries, which may be incurred during the performance of the essential functions of the position. Work is primarily indoors but some outdoor activities may be required.