Job Description

Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania seeks energetic and passionate Nurses to serve young children with disabilities within our specialized integrated preschool programs throughout the regional area. The Nurse will provide medical support to preschool-aged children, some with significant disabilities and medical needs, attending the Approved Private School.

Essential duties include managing student documentation, providing appropriate medical care and medication administration, as well as coordinating with staff in the program. Daily responsibilities include first aid and illness assessment, emergency care when needed, administering medications, completing feedings and other medically necessary procedures, consulting with staff members as well as administration, coordinating with private duty nurses, maintaining medical records, assisting families with medical questions and medical documentation needed, and other duties as needed.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to be employed within a well-established program as part of our support team working with children with disabilities.

Qualifications

• Pennsylvania RN or LPN license required.
• Experience in seizure management as well as experience with all aspects of tube feeding required.
• Prior work experience with children with special needs preferred.
• School-based experience a plus.
• Adult, Child, & Infant CPR and First Aid Certifications required.
• Excellent documentation as well as written and verbal communication skills required.

Additional Information

• Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania is a 501(c)(3) organization for public service loan forgiveness eligibility purposes.
• Please review the background check requirements information located on the ‘Careers’ page of our website: https://www.easterseals.com/sepa/who-we-are/careers-at-easter-seals/
• Easterseals is an equal opportunity provider and an equal opportunity employer.