GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL
POSITION DESCRIPTION
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School Nurse
School Nursing Team
Health Services
Part Time, Exempt
August 24, 2015
Germantown Friends School is seeking a part-time School Nurse who will work in conjunction with a team of two other
nurses to support students and employees. Responsibilities include but are not limited to providing nursing care to ill and
injured students and employees.
Characteristics Include:
● The nurse will demonstrate cooperative and positive working relationships with students, parents and employees
and will participate in various school related events and meetings.
● Strong communication and organizational skills are a requirement in this vibrant community.
Qualifications:
● Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in the state of Pennsylvania
● Minimum of 5 years nursing experience, preferably in a school or pediatric setting
● Current First Aid and CPR certification
● Teaching experience is beneficial.
Physical Requirements:
● Requires standing, sitting, repetitious hand and body movements, simple grasping, pushing, pulling, fine motor
and gross motor skills, bending, lifting, squatting, kneeling, climbing, and reaching.
● Ability to lift students as required and the stamina to stand all day as needed.
Schedule:
● Two days per week from 9 a.m - 5 p.m.
● Flexibility is essential, as assigned working days may vary week to week.
Employment is subject to satisfactory completion of reference checks and proper clearances, as required by the
Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Germantown Friends School is a Quaker, independent, co-educational day school serving over 865 students in Nursery
through grade 12. Located in an historic neighborhood in northwest Philadelphia, the school takes its identity from a
constellation of four distinct elements: a vibrant intellectual community, an historic urban setting, a diverse school
community and grounding in Quaker principles
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and names of three references via email to the attention of
Laurel Tanier at ltanier@germantownfriends.org
Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on a rolling basis, through August 17th.
Germantown Friends School is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in its student body, faculty and
staff. The school does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed,
national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class status. For
more information about the school, please visit our website at http://www.germantownfriends.org