Western PA School for Blind Children, located in Oakland, provides a one-of-a-kind educational experience that empowers students to realize their full potential. Founded in 1887, we have about 200 students in our school all ages between 3-22. Within that range we have three groups based off age range (primary, middle, and secondary). Here at the WPSBC we strive to bring the betterment of each students growth and quality of life. Look no further than the WPSBC for a fulfilling career!
This position is responsible for providing school based professional nursing care, medications, treatments, and other care to students. Some of our students remain on campus for the duration of the school year and these individuals would be your main area of focus!
*Schedule*
Sundays-Thursdays 3:00PM-11:00PM for the evening shift.
*Qualifications*
* Pennsylvania Registered Nurse licensure required.
* Diploma from a school of nursing is required.
* Associates’ degree or Bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
* Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification highly desirable.
* Experience with children with multiple disabilities, including visual impairments is preferred.
* If experience exceeds out expectations the salary can be negotiable.
*Responsibilities*
* To provide school based professional nursing care-medications, treatments, and other care- to students consistent with students’ medical orders, school-based policies and procedures, and current standards of nursing care.
* To integrate working knowledge of students’ health and family histories into nursing care activities.
* To train, support, and communicate with school staff regarding student health issues through modeling, informal and formal staff instruction.
* To communicate with families and team members regarding student health issues, as warranted, and refer persistent, significant, or complex student health issues to other school team members including Certified School Nurse or Director of Health Services, or to students’ health care providers, as warranted.
* To document nursing care activities consistent with school policies and procedures.
_An Equal Opportunity Employer_
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $47,000.00 - $53,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
* Ophthalmology
* Pediatrics
* Primary Care
* Wound Care
Physical Setting:
* School
Education:
* Associate (Required)
Experience:
* pediatric or visual impairment: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
* RN License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Pittsburgh, PA 15213: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person

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