Certified School Nurse (ESY-Inclusive) - CCDC Coatesville JobID: 4147
Position Type: Healthcare Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 1/14/2026 Location: Child & Career Development Center Additional Information: Show/Hide
A vacancy for a Certified School Nurse- Extended Year currently exists within the Student Services Division of the Chester County Intermediate Unit. The position is located at the Child & Career Development Center- Coatesville Campus. Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach! We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond. If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, dont wait - apply today to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!
Summary
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 Roles & Responsibilities
• 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.
Qualifications
Professional Certifications: BSN or bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science area required, with coursework in growth and development, health assessment, public or school health, crisis intervention, and health education. Masters degree in related field preferred.
Successful experiences working with special education population, preferably in a community or school setting strongly preferred.
Education and Experience
Valid PA nursing license required. Current School Nurse Certification required, per state guideline CSPG 80 - School Nurse (PK-12). Special Education PK-12 certification preferred. Current CPR/First Aid certification required.
Schedule
7.5 hours a day; 209-days per year (213 year one; 210 year two).
Salary
Location
Child & Career Development Center- Coatesville Campus 1525 E. Lincoln HWY, Coatesville, PA 19320
EE 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 484-237-5085.