The Hope Centers is a premier provider of educational and therapeutic services for children with special needs. We are a model for excellence, a safe haven for students, and an outspoken advocate for those who need our support. Our committed and talented staff exude our core values of compassion, integrity, innovation, perseverance, and teamwork. Using a multidisciplinary approach of best practices, individual success will be celebrated and students’ lives will be improved.
WE WILL ALWAYS BE A SOURCE OF HOPE
WHO YOU ARE
You are a compassionate School Nurse who responds to and assists children in a K-12 school setting that are injured or suffer from an illness and communicates with parents, school staff, and supports other healthcare professionals. The School Nurse will also work in the position of one-on-one paraprofessional throughout the school day with students.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Treatment - Assess the overall condition of an injured or ill child and take appropriate action, providing skillful management of childhood emergencies until additional assistance is available.
Record Keeping - Responsible for coordinating with the Assistant to Education Director to ensure maintenance of student medical records in the school building where the student attends school and ensure the original student medical record follows students if they transfer to another school.
Communication - Maintain proper communication with parents, in office staff, and supporting healthcare professionals
Paraprofessional - Provide assistance as a para educator as needed which can include but are not limited to being a bus aide, classroom support, and beyond
Other responsibilities as assigned
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a similar degree field
Registered Nurse (RN), Clinical Nurse (CN), or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Experience working with individuals with developmental delays
Clearances & Training Required
Act 33 PA Child Abuse History Clearance
Act 34 PA State Criminal History Clearance
Act 114 FBI Clearance issued by the Dept of Education
Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training Certificate
Act 168 from Previous Employers where you came into contact with children
CPR/First Aid
TB/Physical
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive Pay Rate
Health Insurance - With employer contribution
Dental and Vision Insurance - 100% by employer paid
Paid Time Off
Retirement Investment Savings Plan
Professional Development Opportunities
Discount Market
The Hope Centers value and respect the full range of social and cultural characteristics and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, financial ability, marital status, parenthood, disability, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military status or on any other basis that is prohibited by federal, state, or local laws. Employment at Hope Centers is strictly based upon qualifications.