School Nurse- RN or LPN- Special Education Preschool Job at Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA

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  • Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia, PA

Job Description



Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a leading nonprofit provider of disability services. We primarily serve children from birth to 8 years with a variety of disabilities including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, spina bifida and physical and developmental delays. Our services include Approved Private School, special classrooms, summer programs, assistive technology, early intervention programs and various outpatient speech, physical and occupational therapy programs. Our team combines expertise and passion to provide exceptional services to meet the needs of every client we serve. Join our community of like-minded individuals, to make a lasting impact, and be part of a rewarding career that fosters diversity, compassion, and independence. Be part of our mission to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play and their communities.

Job Description



Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania seeks energetic and passionate Nurses to serve young children with disabilities within our specialized integrated preschool programs throughout the regional area. The Nurse will provide medical support to preschool-aged children, some with significant disabilities and medical needs, attending the Approved Private School.

Essential duties include managing student documentation, providing appropriate medical care and medication administration, as well as coordinating with staff in the program. Daily responsibilities include first aid and illness assessment, emergency care when needed, administering medications, completing feedings and other medically necessary procedures, consulting with staff members as well as administration, coordinating with private duty nurses, maintaining medical records, assisting families with medical questions and medical documentation needed, and other duties as needed.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to be employed within a well-established program as part of our support team working with children with disabilities.

Qualifications

  • Pennsylvania RN or LPN license required.
  • Experience in seizure management as well as experience with all aspects of tube feeding required.
  • Prior work experience with children with special needs preferred.
  • School-based experience a plus.
  • Adult, Child, & Infant CPR and First Aid Certifications required.
  • Excellent documentation as well as written and verbal communication skills required.

Additional Information

  • Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
  • Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website:
  • Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Summer work,

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