Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

Dr. Steven E. Farmer, Chief Executive Officer

POSITION TITLE: Nurse (5 PM – 11 PM S, 3 PM – 11:30 PM M-TH)

REPORTS TO: Nursing Supervisor

LOCATION: Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

POSITION START: August 15, 2022

JOB
DESCRIPTION: This is a full-time, exempt, 10-month, 187-day position. Responsibilities are as follows:


administer daily and PRN medication per physician order 

assisting in maintaining medical records for students in a confidential manner 

contacting physician regarding health of students, medications, and examinations 

assessing injured or ill students and providing routine treatment and/or
emergency care in accordance to licensure, training, and physician order 

participate in coordinated care of students and communicate with all members of
care team, including but not limited to, students, supervisors, school staff,
parents, and other healthcare providers 

complete state mandated screenings annually 

assisting the physician with physical exams and evaluations 

must be aware of all shift responsibilities in the event of emergency coverage 

travel with students for field trips and school outings may be required and will be
planned in advance of day.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS: PA State Police Criminal Clearance, PA Child Abuse History Clearance,
FBI Clearance, Act 82, Mandated Reporter Training Certification.

PA State Nursing Licensure required. RN preferred. Experience with school health

programs is preferred and experience working with a school health center is also preferred.
Current CPR certification required.

30 hours of continuing nursing education every two years as required by law to maintain

licensure in the state of Pennsylvania.

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) for this position is “Intermediate.”

The minimum level accepted at hire is “No Functional Skills.”

APPLICATION
PROCEDURE: Send letter of application and resume to:
Alisa Stroud
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
astroud@wpsd.org

The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children does not discriminate in its programs of education, employment,

and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, disability, or sexual identification or
orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources