High School Nurse

Starting August 2026

Applicants must hold a valid PA certificate as a School Nurse or have a BSN and a current Pennsylvania RN License and be willing to meet the requirements for a PA School Nurse Certificate. The successful candidate will be required to provide information and services in school health related areas; assess, document and manage the health care needs of children in grades Pre-K through 12th Grade (this position is at the high school level; Grades 9-12), including those with disabilities; and to recognize symptoms and consequences of safety and environmental factors. 

Plans the general school health services program in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Department of Education, medical authorities, and administrative school personnel.  Participates in medical examinations and reviews findings to evaluate the health status of students and the progress of the program.  May serve as a resource person in the general educational program, e.g., cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, childcaree, first aid and related health field communications.  Assists in the establishment of school health policies and procedural operations.  Cooperates with other school personnel in identifying and meeting the social, emotional, and physical needs of the students.  Provides first aid, maintains student records and counsels students in health-related areas.  Assists, in accordance with District policies, in the response to situations involving suspected child abuse.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Mr. Samuel Johnson, Assistant Superintendent at 814-362-3841, ext 2502 or sjohnson@bradfordareaschools.org              



Additional Duties

• Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school.

 
Note: The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Qualification Profile
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to read and interpret documents, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, technical procedures, governmental regulations, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence as well as follow directives to develop detailed and precise documents.
• Ability to speak effectively to staff and members of the general public. Exhibits knowledge of proper grammar usage for both the written and spoken English language, including spelling.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiple, and divide in all units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute average, rate, ratio, and percent.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job, including matters involving staff, students, and the public.
• Submission of pre-employment medical examination (Section 148 of the Pennsylvania School Code) and pre-employment drug test.
• Submission of a report of criminal history record from the Pennsylvania State Police (Section 111 of the Pennsylvania School Code). Submission of an FBI Criminal History Record if employed after April 1, 2007 in accordance with Act 114 of 2007.
• Submission of a child abuse clearance report from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare in accordance with Act 151 of 1994.
• Submission of Act 24, Act 168 record checks.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Demands

• Ability to reach above and below the waist.
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects.
• Ability to lift and/or carry supplies and/or papers weighing no more than 25 pounds.
• Ability to mostly sit with some walking, standing, or moving throughout the work environment.
• Some bending and twisting of the body.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, or crawl.

Sensory Abilities

• Visual acuity
• Auditory acuity             

Work Environment

• Typical office environment
• Subject to inside environmental conditions

Temperament

• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.
• Understands that customer service is a top priority in this position.
• Demonstrates the ability to react to stressful situations involving citizens, parents and/or staff in a calm, rational, and equitable manner.
• Accepts criticism as a means of self-improvement.
• Exhibits a work ethic based on self-initiative and/or incentive and a high level of satisfaction in the accomplishment of the task at hand, to include attendance at on-going professional development seminars and training sessions.
• Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.
• Able to make judgments and work under high level of stress in a rational, calm, and equitable manner.
• Ability to get along well with staff, students, and public regardless of situation.
• Exhibits a positive attitude toward the position, i.e., follows office procedures in the performance of his/her duties.
• Understands the importance of pleasant, efficient response to all public inquiries and telephone calls, ensuring the accurate dissemination of that information to the proper District personnel.
• Performs in an efficient, yet pleasant manner, managing both time and assigned tasks.
• Exhibits a "team" sense of both operation and cooperation with management and staff members.
• (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)

FLSA Status:       Non-exempt

EOE