School Nurse

The Bradley School is a licensed private academy educating close to 200 students who present with special education needs.  These students may have learning, emotional and/or behavioral challenges and struggle to succeed in a traditional classroom setting. The Bradley School offers each student a different kind of academic experience and a renewed chance at success. Our experienced staff and our dedication to enhancing the lives of every child we serve are the building blocks of education at the Bradley School. In addition, our classrooms include state-of-the-art resources that are specifically designed to serve the needs of the students.

We are currently seeking a School Nurse who will promote and protect the health, safety, and well-being of students and staff within the school community. This position provides direct healthcare services, ensures compliance with state and federal health regulations and fosters a safe and healthy school environment. Through collaboration with families, educators, and health care providers, the School Nurse works to reduce health-related barriers to learning and supports students’ physical, emotional, and developmental needs so they can achieve their full academic potential.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintain all medication administration/disposal and documentation
• Oversee medication administration procedures
• Complete all school health mandatory screenings
• Create individual care plans
• Provide school health education to staff and students as appropriate

Qualifications best suited for the position:

• Initiative
• Ability to build rapport with children and teens
• Excellent communication skills
• Professional demeanor and sound judgement
• Willingness to work collaboratively with other disciplines
• Sound medical practices

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (RN) required
• License to practice nursing in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania required
• Minimum of two years working with students with emotional, behavioral, learning challenges preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance

Benefits

• Student loan repayment program (We contribute directly to employee’s student lender)
• $1500 Sign-on bonus
• $2000 relocation assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Health, dental and vision Coverage
• Short and long term disability
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Free parking and meals
• Advanced training opportunities and continuing education credits

We are committed to advocacy for children with special needs, care and compassion, and focusing on the inherent strengths of children, youth and families without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or gender. The Bradley Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.