Falk Laboratory School, a coeducational K-8 school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seeks one full-time School Nurse to care for students of all ages. The Falk School Nurse provides episodic medical care to students of all ages, facilitates positive student responses to normal development; promotes health and safety within the school; intervenes to address potential health problems through education and strategic planning; provides case management as needed; and actively collaborates with faculty and school leadership to build student and family capacity for self-advocacy and adaptation. This person will provide direct and consultative services in the school setting for diagnostic, preventative, and interventive purposes. This position will start August 15, 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Provides episodic care and first aid to ill or injured students.
• Communicates with parents as needed about a student’s health
• Administers medication
• Organizes and conducts annual health screenings
• Prepares medical and other reports
• Maintains student health records
• Coordinates the student assistance program
• Mentors University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing students taking part in clinical rotations
• Serves on the Student Services Committee
• Facilitates health and safety meetings
• Schedules and organizes fire drills and other emergency preparedness drills
• Co-facilitates quarterly emergency management team meetings with the Director of Administrative Operations
• Serves as liaison between Falk School and the University of Pittsburgh Police Department
• Prepares and teaches health-related lessons and trainings as needed
• Provides assistance as needed to parents in locating and obtaining appropriate community services
• Provides episodic care of adults such as staff, faculty, interns, and student employees
• Maintains inventory of supplies
• Reviews school policies, records and other information at least annually and updates as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Materials can be uploaded to join.pitt.edu. For full consideration, please submit: 

1. Letter of application
2. A resume
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. School nursing philosophy statement
5. Proof of degree (ADN, ASN, or BSN)
6. Proof of RN license

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) with at least 5 years relevant experience or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) with at least 3 years relevant experience required
• Experience in a school or similar setting caring for children’s medical needs
• Knowledge of culturally responsive health practices
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures preferred
• Experience as a pediatric nurse in a school setting preferred

About Falk Laboratory School

Fanny Edel Falk Laboratory School is a coeducational K-8 laboratory school affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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