School nurses and school nurse assistants provide a variety of medical services to the academic communities in which they work. They oversee the health of the students in academic institutions including performing routine screenings and providing as-needed emergency and non-emergency care to students. They also serve as a medical resource to the school community, providing teachers, students and parents with relevant health information.
Required Skills
School nurses must be knowledgeable in mental, pediatric and public health to be able to work independently as educators and health care providers in a school setting. School nurses must possess strong assessment, critical thinking, and communication and referral skills. They also need the passion to act as a student's advocate and a firm knowledge of school policies and education laws.
Required Documents
- Nursing License (RN or LPN)
- TB Test within 3 months
- Act 34 Criminal Records Check (less than 1 year old)
- Act 114 Federal Criminal History Report (less than 1 year old) online registration or phone 1-888-439-2486
- Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance (less than 1 year old)
Training for the following Act will be provided by A+ Teachers (unless you are able to provide proof of completion)
- Act 126 Child Abuse Recognition & Mandatory Recording Act
- Act 71 Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention
- Hazard Communication – OSHA Training
Additional Documents
- Resume
- Three professional references
- Two forms of identification documents
- A+ Teachers job application
- Transcripts from the college or university that conferred the Bachelor's or Associate's degree if applicable
School Districts
- Annville-Cleona
- Harrisburg
- Middletown
- South Middleton
- Susquehanna
- Steelton Highspire
