School NurseUniversity of Pittsburgh

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; and actively collaborates with faculty and school leadership. This position will start August 15, 2026.

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 preferred

Knowledge of culturally responsive health practices

Knowledge of emergency preparedness procedures preferred

Materials can be uploaded to join.pitt.edu. For full consideration, please submit: 1) A cover letter; 2) A resume; 3) Three letters of recommendation; 4) School nursing philosophy statement; 5) Proof of degree; 6) Proof of RN license

Compensation commensurate with experience. Falk Laboratory School, a department in the School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, offers excellent benefits. Applications will be reviewed beginning in late February and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Offer of employment is contingent on the candidate satisfactorily obtaining and passing the following before commencement of appointment: Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check. Candidates must also submit proof of a negative TB test before their first day of work if hired. Also, as Act 168 of 2014 requires, the candidate must satisfy the requirements on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form. Please contact Dr. Molly Hicks, Director of Administrative Operations, at MEH479@pitt.edu with questions.

Facilitates and provides medical care for children and occasional adults. Provides input on policies and conducts annual health screenings. Maintains confidential student records and care documentation, ensures complete immunization records for all incoming students, and facilitates health-related classes. Performs supply and inventory functions.

Provides episodic care and first aid to students and administers medication

Organizes and conducts health screenings; prepares reports; maintains student health records

Mentors School of Nursing students taking part in clinical rotations

Facilitates health and safety meetings; schedules and organizes emergency drills

Prepares and teaches health-related lessons

Maintains inventory of supplies; reviews school policies, records and other information at least annually and updates as necessary

Other duties as assigned

May be required to sit or stand/move for several hours at a time