Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Morton, PA

Nurse - Aston Campus

The job of Nurse was established for the purpose/s of implementing the support services with the philosophy and policies approved by the DCIU and DCTS Board of Directors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: * Administer and maintain a record of all prescribed medications and update a file of students' program permits/emergency medical cards for the purpose of keeping accurate records available. * Collaborate with the school counselor and other staff for the purpose of identifying students who may be at risk and to address social/emotional needs of students. * Communicate with staff, students, and families (e.g. critical health issues; facilitate full-time student physical exams with their private physician; provide health and wellness counseling) for the purpose of keeping all stakeholders up-to-date with health information/issues. * Conduct various activities, meetings and conferences (e.g. health and wellness meetings with parents; monthly safety meetings; monthly fire drills; laboratory assessments) for the purpose of meeting DCIU and DCTS requirements, policies and procedures. * Maintain updated and accurate records (e.g. student list, daily log of students seen by nurse, student medical records - Classmate software, updated Medical Alert list, chemical safety data sheet) for the purpose of complying with policies, procedures and appropriate laws. * Perform assessments (e.g. vital signs and observable behaviors; health concerns) for the purpose of determining the student's ability to function safely in their program and to determine if 911 should be contacted in serious situations. * Provide expertise to the instructional and support staff on risk management, safety, and health and wellness matters for the purpose of keeping the faculty informed regarding health issues and updates. Minimum requirements: Education Required: Targeted job related education that meets organization's prerequisite requirements. * Certification Required: RN License or Nursing Certificate * Experience Required: Job related experience required * Experience Preferred: Training experience in job Please note that prior to being offered a position with DCIU all clearances must be on file. If you do not have them, or they are more than 5 years old, they must be obtained through the following websites: * Child Abuse History Clearance * PA Criminal Background Check * FBI Background Check information Click uenroll.identogo.com to schedule an appointment and find a fingerprinting location The service code to use is: 1KG6NX