LPN School Nurse Assistant

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start.  How do we do this?  We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.

 

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

You can find more about our core values and vision here.  We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country.  We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today.   Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families.  Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here.

 

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Creative problem solving
• A commitment to being a lifelong learner, commitment to refining your craft
• A knack for connecting with people across differences including parents, colleagues and students.

 

Position Summary: 

 

The LPN School Nurse Assistant at Belmont Charter Network’s School Health Services program operates in accordance with Pennsylvania School Code, Belmont Charter Network policies, and PA Department of Health regulations. Their role, guided by mandated programs and approved Modified programs, aims to maintain or enhance students' health for optimal educational experiences. Responsibilities include assessing and caring for student illness and injuries, administering approved medications, conducting daily state-mandated health screenings, providing clinical services, and coordinating primary care delivery through the School-Based Health Center (SBHC). Additionally, the LPN School Nurse Assistant collaborates with parents to track students' annual well-child care, schedules SBHC for preventive care, and ensures updated health records. Reporting to both the Certified School Nurse and the school principal or designee, they play a crucial role in promoting overall student health. This is an 11 month role.

 

Core Responsibilities:

Immediate Care Triage and First Aid:

• Triage students’ immediate needs in the nurse’s office, connecting to SBHC for urgent or primary care with parent consent.
• Provide first aid for illness or injury, documenting all efforts under CSN guidance.
  
  

Clinical Assessments and Health Services:

• Perform clinical assessments directed by CSN and school physician (SBHC).
• Coordinate mandated screenings daily, referring to SBHC for follow-up with parent consent.
• Coordinate immunizations with SBHC and connect parents to family social services for addressing social determinants of health.
• Schedule students behind in well-child care with SBHC in collaboration with parents, following State mandates for physicals and dental check-ups.
  
  

SBHC Enrollment and Compliance:

• Encourage and promote enrollment in SBHC for continuous care and school health compliance.
• Participate in SBHC recruitment, advisory, and strategy events as requested.
• Request and track SBHC parent consents for care, well-child documentation, and medication administration.
• Other duties as assigned.  

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma/GED 
• Current PA license as Practical Nurse, diploma earned from an accredited institution. 
• At minimum one (1) year pediatrics experience post-certification. 
• School nursing experience a plus. 
• Computer competency/proficiency in MS Office programs 
• Familiarity with data entry systems
• Exemplary work habits, organizational skills and ability to prioritize 
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment and ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously 
• Ability to work independently to complete responsibilities and also work as a team 
• Strong interpersonal, communication and customer service skills 
• Unconditional ability to maintain patient confidentiality