Credentialed School Nurse

Why Join Us?

Add Entity specific marketing HERE. As a Credentialed School Nurse, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• CEU/License Reimbursement & Tuition Assistance
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Dependent Care
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick Leave, Holidays, and Vacation
• Supportive and collaborative environment

• Screenings: Facilitate and provide state-mandated vision, color vision, and hearing screenings for students in targeted grades, Special Education students, and new students. Coordinate follow-up healthcare with community providers.

• Evaluations: Complete Health and Development (H&D) evaluations for students referred for Special Education services, including mandated screenings for three-year reviews.
• Team Collaboration: Serve as a member of the Student Study/Student Success, Individual Education Plan, and 504 Teams to provide assessments and recommendations on health-related issues.
• Plan Development: Develop Individualized Health Support Plans (IHSP), Emergency Care Plans, and provide case management for students with specialized health care needs.

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from an accredited college or university. Preliminary School Nurse Credential and completed the audiometry certification course or a valid Clear School Nurse Credential preferred.
• Skills: Expertise in word processing, database, and spreadsheet software. Ability to interpret complex directions and produce clear, concise reports. Strong communication skills, including with individuals of limited English proficiency. Knowledgeable in the social, emotional, and physical needs of children through adults. Familiar with federal, state, and local health regulations for students.
• Experience: Nursing experience in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, or health agencies.
• Background Check: Department of Justice/FBI Background Check (or equivalent state or national fingerprint clearance).
• TB Clearance
• Eligibility to Work: Eligibility to work in the US

Certified School Nurse Physical Demands

• Environment:
  Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity:
  Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory:
  Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels. xrlwcon

This job description reflects essential functions and may be adjusted as needed.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.