The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) seeks a highly motivated and experienced individual to serve as the School Nurse. This role is essential for the health and wellbeing of the students.  It is also a rewarding opportunity to connect with families and an amazing opportunity for transforming the lives of students with complex challenges.  If you are mission driven and excited to work on a high performing team, we invite you to apply.

• Administer first aid to sick and injured students, faculty and staff throughout the school day. This includes treating injuries and illness, and assessing the need for medical intervention. 
• Administer prescribed medications to students in accordance with medical orders and school policies.
• Maintain accurate records of medication administration, including dosage, time and student information.
• Collaborate with emergency response teams and local healthcare facilities.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records for each student.
• Document all health-related incidents, assessments and interventions.
• Work closely with teachers, special education professionals, and other support staff to coordinate care and provide accommodations as necessary.
• Exclude students from school with communicable diseases.  Coordinate communications with parents and local health authority notifications in the event of communicable disease outbreaks.
• Maintain medical records for students with such information as emergency contact numbers, food and medication allergies, and specific health problems. 
• Maintain immunization records of all students.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Compassion, patience and empathy when dealing with students with special needs.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of educators and support staff.
• Conduct school health screenings.
• Provide school-wide trainings in topics of student health, such as epilepsy, sexually transmitted infections (STI’s), eating disorders, and serve as liaison for outside agencies.

Demonstrated nursing competencies, skills and experience:

• Experience with nursing in a school based or community setting.
• Current knowledge of STI’s, substance abuse, nutrition and eating disorders and management of chronic conditions such as asthma and diabetes.
• Current knowledge of emergency practice including cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and use of defibrillators (AEDs).
• Ability to network effectively with health and allied health professionals and organizations. 
• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services. 
• Provide crisis intervention for students and staff through the use of Safety-CARE techniques and technique instruction for de-escalation and physical restraint. 

To apply:  visit: https://www.quakerschool.org/about/careers

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION:  The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental handicap/disability, citizenship, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs, activities or employment practices.

Requirements:  Registered Nurse (RN) or Certified School Nurse with valid state licensure. CPR and First Aid Certification; all state background check clearances.

About The Quaker School at Horsham

The Quaker School at Horsham (TQS) is a small, independent Friends school in suburban Philadelphia for students with complex learning disabilities. TQS uses research-based programs provided by compassionate professionals to enable each student with complex challenges to blossom and achieve meaningful personal, social and academic success.

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