Job Description
TheLifeWorks SchoolinDoylestown, PAis hiring for aFull-Time PA Certified School Nurseto support our school system for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year and ongoing for future school years. This position will cover both the academic school and extended school year (Summer program).
The School Nurse:
• Oversees, assesses, and coordinates the general and emergency health needs of students.
• Maintains medication records and dispenses routine and PRN medications as permitted on School Emergency Cards.
• Communicates and coordinates student sick care decisions and reports among parents/guardians, teachers, and counselors.
• Provides education on general adolescent health topics to students.
• Provides staff education, initiates, plans and oversees workshops and school assembly topics pertinent to the school populations, including risky health habits and practices.
• Responsible for administering and documenting annual TB testing and flu vaccine for Lifeworks staff.
The LifeWorks Schools are licensed specialty therapeutic day schools for students in middle and high school effected by social, emotional, or behavioral health challenges. LifeWorks comprehensive educational curriculum is individualized and designed to actively engage each student throughout the day to achieve positive, pro-social behavioral and educational outcomes. Our unique balance of academic rigor and a continuum of evidence based educational/therapeutic supports make LifeWorks the regional provider of choice.
Benefit Highlights:
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Tuition Reimbursement
About Universal Health Services
One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located all over the U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. www.uhs.com
Position Requirements:
• RN with an active Pennsylvania license, from an accredited school of nursing.
• Pennsylvania School Nurse Certification required.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health and behavioral issues, autism, and associated health care concerns required.
• A minimum of two years experience working as a professional in the psychiatric or school nursing field is preferred, especially in a child/adolescent psychiatric, autism spectrum disorders, or a school setting.
• Must have basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Financial planning services
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
Experience:
• School nurse: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
• Certified School Nurse (Required)
• Pennsylvania (or multi-state) RN license (Required)
Ability to Commute:
• Doylestown, PA 18901 (Required)
Work Location: In person