Certified School Nurse TCHS Pickering

Chester County Intermediate Unit

Job Location:

Phoenixville, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 64834 - 93324

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Healthcare Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
9/24/2025

Location:
IU TCHS - Pickering Campus

Closing Date:
10/07/2025

A vacancy for a Certified School Nurse currently exists within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The position is located at the TCHS Pickering Campus in Phoenixville PA. Come join this team in providing a caring nurturing learning environment which encourages and enables all children to experience success.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students familiesand the entire community If so we want you on Team CCIU! At theCCIUwe pride ourselves on the creativity dedicationand collaborative spiritthatour employees bring to their work every dayand we know that achieving success together takes a teamapproach!We strive to hire exceptional motivatedand passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaderswhocontribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

Ifyou are looking for an exciting challenging opportunity to grow your career dont wait apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

Qualifications:

BSN or bachelors degreein Biology Chemistry or related science arearequired with coursework in growth and development health assessment public or school health crisis intervention and health degree in related field preferred.
Valid PA nursing licenserequired.
Current School Nurse Certificationrequired per state guideline CSPG 80 - School Nurse (PK-12)
Current CPR/First Aid certificationrequired
Child abuse state police & FBI fingerprint clearances current within one yearrequired
Successful experiences working with special education population preferably in a community or school setting desirable.
Clearance as an MA provider by the Commonwealth of PA and federal government (conducted by CCIU upon hire)

Position Purpose:

To provide assessment screening planning intervention evaluation counseling management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness maximizing educational opportunities and creating a healthy school climate.

Essential Functions:

Works collaboratively with health care providers students parents school staff and community agencies to ensure access and continuity of care for students.
Assists in the establishment and maintenance of a comprehensive school health program.
Collects information about the health development status of students for compliance with state immunization regulations and Board of Education policies.
Conducts school programs of immunization physical examinations and sight and hearing testing.
Performs nursing assessment for students who are ill or injured; applies appropriate theory as basis for providing first aid nursing care intervention and referrals for those students.
Evaluates nursing care provided and changes plan of care as necessary.
Implements Board policy with respect to the exclusion and readmission of students in connection with certain infectious and contagious diseases (e.g. Tuberculosis).
Maintains accurate records and documentation in accordance with state and federal law and Board of Education policies.
Develops individual health care plan (ICHP) when needed with specific goals nursing diagnosis and interventions delineating school-nursing actions unique to students needs and for incorporation into the students individualized educational plan (IEP).
Intervenes as guided by the nursing care plan to implement nursing actions that promote maintain or restore health prevent illness and effect rehabilitation.
Serves as a member of school teams as designated health care professional (e.g. Crisis Teams PPT Section 504).
Reports to parents school personnel physicians clinics and others as needed to meet student health needs.
Provides instruction and training regarding the Heimlich Maneuver Blood Borne Pathogen training the school districts Emergency plan and with regard to providing care for students including students with disabilities.
Contributes to nursing and school health through innovations in theory; practice and participation in research including narrative and statistical reports.
Provides medical assessment to school administration team as requested.
Provides health education to students as requested.
Notifies the appropriate person or agency of students injury/illness in accordance with Board policy as necessary.
Confers with parents students and school district staff and professionals to interpret health and developmental assessments.

Schedule:
7.5 hours a day; 190-days per year (194 year one; 191 year two)

Expected Start:
January 2026

Salary:
2026 - 2027 school year salary (based on experience):

$62155 to $89730 - InstructionalI Certification
$64834 to $93324 - InstructionalII Certification
$69353 to $101911 - Masters Degree
$74415 to$107845 - Masters 30

Location:
1580 Charlestown Rd Phoenixville PA 19460

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Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at .

Position Type:Healthcare Services/School NurseDate Posted:9/24/2025Location:IU TCHS - Pickering Campus Closing Date: 10/07/2025A vacancy for a Certified School Nurse currently exists within the Student Services division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The position is located at the TCHS Pic...