Registered Nurse (RN)

The Registered Nurse of Overbrook School for the Blind exudes a passion for the school, its students, and its employees. This position will report directly to the Director of Health Services.

The Mission of Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) is to develop and deliver education that enhances the options available for persons with visual impairments, including those with additional challenges so that they have the greatest opportunity to experience active and fulfilling lives.

Organizational Description: Overbrook School for the Blind serves students who are blind or visually impaired with or without additional disabilities (such as intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, hearing impairment, sensory issues, and including those who require specialized medical care) receive a customized, individualized education based on state educational standards. OSB is more than a school, it is a community where students, families, and staff support one another and come together to build a bright future. 

Job Functions: This position provides Assessment of students' health needs, promotes health education, and delivers prescribed medications and treatments. On a daily basis, the expectation will be to perform Illness and Health Maintenance Assessments and Screenings. In addition, the Registered Nurse may be assigned special projects by the Director of Health Services.

Essential Functions: 

• Evaluates and documents students' illnesses and injuries; Provides the appropriate treatment within the scope of the school's practice, interprets the health status of the student to the parents and appropriate staff, ie, Supervisors, Teacher, and/or the Superintendent. 
• Collaborate with administrators, teachers, and other school personnel to modify the school environment for children with special needs and serve as a liaison between the medical community and the school.
• Administers daily, temporary, and PRN medications to students.
• Conducts routine screenings of students (height, weight, blood pressure, and hearing). 
• Provides specialized nursing care for students with chronic conditions who may require procedures such as catheterization, tube feeding, and tracheostomy care; oversees the activities of ancillary personnel.
• Provide health counseling for students, parents, and school personnel, making recommendations for changes to the environment in an effort to reduce safety hazards.
• Administers in-service programs to classroom staff, students, and parents on a variety of topics, including but not limited to G-Tube Feeding, Asthma, Seizures, EpiPens / Anaphylaxis, and Diabetes. 
• Assume responsibility for the care of sick and injured students and school personnel.
• Responds to emergency requests in a timely, professional manner. 
• Maintain adequate and up-to-date student health records, review and file health forms for each student.
• Notify parents and staff members concerning contagious diseases when necessary, and missing health forms or incomplete immunization records.
• Assist with formulating a list for each classroom, indicating any important medical precautions for students. 
• Assists in the development of Departmental policies and procedures. 
• Assures Workers Compensation Incidents Reports are completed accurately and timely: Delivers completed form to the Human Resources Office and follows procedure for referring injured employees for medical treatment.
• Participates in Professional Development Day either as a participant or presenter; Serves on various school committees as requested, to improve the overall function of the Health Services Department and School.
• Complies with the Policies and Procedures of Overbrook School for the Blind.
• Maintain compliance with the State of Pennsylvania School Health and Child-Care guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Director of Health Services. 

Minimum Education and Experience Qualifications:

• Valid RN License in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing. 
• CPR/First Aid for Nurses must be current.
• 5 Years of nursing experience, with pediatrics and young adults in a school, residential, or similar setting.
• Demonstrated flexibility with work schedule to accommodate the needs of the Health Services Department 
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and handle frequent interruptions. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Gmail.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Lifting: must be able to lift 50-lbs minimum. Participate in 2-person lifts. 
• Repetitive motion of the fingers and hands for the keyboard and file room.
• Requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Working Environment: Employees are subject to accidents and/or injuries, which may be incurred during the performance of the essential functions of the position. Work is primarily indoors, but some outdoor activities may be required.

Benefits and Pay:

OSB offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience, including liberal financial support for the pursuit of advanced degrees.  Applications from members of communities traditionally underrepresented in school administrative positions are invited.

Overbrook School for the Blind Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Overbrook School for the Blind (OSB) has, and will continue to follow, a policy of recruiting, employing and promoting individuals best qualified for any position by reason of education, training, and experience without regard to race, color, ancestry, genetic information, familial or marital status, domestic or sexual violence victimization, ethnicity, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or non-job-related disability or the use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness or physical disability.  OSB shall not discriminate against an individual who has exercised his/her rights against discrimination in accordance with applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Overbrook School for the Blind offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of the applicant’s training and experience.