We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: The Advanced Practice Provider (APP), Physician Assistant (PA) or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN), including Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) or Nurse Practitioner (NP), work in collaboration with the physician primarily in the outpatient setting caring for acute, chronically ill or injured patients. Responsibilities will vary depending on specialty. Responsibilities And Duties: Works under direction and in consultation/collaboration with physician and may perform services authorized by the supervising/collaborating physician that are part of the physician's normal course of practice and expertise. Promotes quality outcomes and initiatives. Must have a Supervision Agreement (SA) or Standard Care Arrangement (SCA) with a physician in like practice. Practices within applicable state laws, appropriate boards, and in accordance with his/her/their SA/SCA and delineation of privileges. Minimum Qualifications: Master's Degree: Nursing (Required)CCRN - Critical Care Registered Nurse - American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN), CNS - Clinical Nurse Specialist - National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists, COA - Certificate of Authority as CNS - State of Ohio, OCN - Oncology Certified Nurse - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, ONS1 - Oncology Nursing Society - Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, RN - Registered Nurse - Ohio Board of Nursing Additional Job Description: Work Shift: Day Scheduled Weekly Hours : 40 Department Oncology Support Services Join us! ... if your passion is to work in a caring environment ... if you believe that learning is a life-long process ... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry Equal Employment Opportunity OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment
arrow_back Return to Employment Opportunities ITINERANT SCHOOL NURSE/NURSE PRACTITIONER - SPECIAL EDUCATION Apply Job Description POSITION TITLE Itinerant School Nurse/Nurse Practitioner - Special Education JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The position of Itinerant School Nurse Practitioner - Special Education is directly supervised by the Director of Health Services . The Itinerant School Nurse Practitioner - Special Education, will support students enrolled in the Program for Students with Exceptionalities delivering direct health care services to students with disabilities, aligned with their Individualized Health Plans (IHPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure the safety and well-being of every student at Pittsburgh Public Schools' Special Education Center schools and other sites as assigned. WORK MONTHS 10 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Provide direct, individualized nursing care for students with exceptional needs in accordance with their IHPs and IEPs. This includes: Administering medications, performing treatments, and carrying out medical procedures as required. 2. Collaborate with Certified School Nurses and school teams to support health-related services and accommodations. 3. Accompany students during Travel Training when medically required, ensuring safe participation in community-based instruction. 4. Provide 1:1 nursing support for transportation and school hours, as specified in IEPs, until the assigned nurse returns or a replacement is secured. 5. Provide nursing coverage on field trips requiring medication, G-tube feeds, or other medical interventions. 6. Rotate regularly between Pioneer and Conroy Education Centers to ensure readiness for coverage during staff absences and to stay familiar with each school's routines and student needs. 7. Provide building coverage and support in the absence of a regularly scheduled nurse at special education center schools when needed. 8. Document all nursing services (dates, times, location, service type, narrative notes) in IEPWriter or a district-designated platform per Medicaid requirements, ensuring the district can receive Medicaid ACCESS reimbursement for eligible services. 9. Communicate regularly with students' physicians and specialist providers (e.g., PCPs, endocrinologists, gastroenterologists) to obtain updated medical orders, LOMNs, medication authorizations, and care directives; confirm that all orders are current, accurate, and compliant with nursing scope of practice before implementation. School nurses are empowered and expected to clarify or question any order that appears unclear or outdated in accordance with professional standards. 10. Provides a health questionnaire and conducts a student/parent interview, initiates, performs and assesses screening tests including: height and weight measurements, vision test, audiometric test, color vision test, scoliosis screening. 11. Performs developmental evaluations and completes physical examinations of students. 12. Offers health counseling to parents and students. 13. Provides individual health education by discussing age-appropriate growth and development with the student during the physical examination. 14. Refers to school and community resources by assessing and arranging appropriate management and referrals for children with health problems who require further evaluation. 15. Prevents and/or controls communicable diseases. 16. Manages illness and medical emergencies. 17. Provides nursing services to meet the special needs of the students. 18. Manages the school environment by identifying and reporting health and safety hazards and modifying student's school environment to accommodate disabilities and/or special needs. 19. Performs record keeping and clerical functions such as maintaining a comprehensive health record on each student, schedule students for mandated services, reports all services rendered, send forms and notices to parents, record results of exams, tests, health room visits, emergencies on student records, reports student immunization information to the state health department, sends and receives referrals and order supplies. 20. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with building and central office staff 21. Other relevant duties as assigned by supervisor in support of the department's or school's goals and objectives and the District's mission and Superintendent's Priority Goals. EDUCATION REQUIRED Bachelor's Degree of Science in Nursing CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED · Pennsylvania Department of Education Educational Specialist Certification in required area/field - School Nurse Pk-12. o Individuals who do not hold the PDE Educational Specialist Certification - School Nurse Pk-12 are responsible for the cost of an PDE emergency certification until the required PDE certification is attained. · Strongly Preferred: Current and Unrestricted Pennsylvania Registered Nurse Practitioner License (CRNP, PNP, FNP) · Current and Unrestricted Pennsylvania Registered Nurse License For more information on Pennsylvania (PA) Department of Education Certification Requirements visit the a href="https://www.education.pa.gov/Educators/Certification/PAEducators/Pages/PACerts.aspx">PA Department of Education's Certification Types and Codes webpage . YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Three (3) years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner strongly preferred Three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES · Strong clinical skills in pediatric health care, including experience with special education and medically complex students. · Familiarity with IEPs, IHPs, and special education service delivery. · Demonstrated experience in performing specialized physical health care procedures. · Ability to prepare and maintain comprehensive student health records, preparing and presenting comprehensive health reports, including state-mandated reports. · Knowledge and understanding of principles and practice of community health nursing; current practices and trends relating to school health and factors influencing the learning process. · Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel. · Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. · Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality, professionalism, poise, tact and diplomacy to accomplish objectives. · Ability to work collaboratively as a team player, under pressure with multiple competing deadlines, and with culturally, educationally, and racially diverse internal and external customers. · Reliable transportation to travel to various school sites. · Enthusiastic about the fundamental goal of advancing student achievement in an urban public school district. · Value, demonstrate, and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion . WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made. · Varies by assignment · Requires travel between PPS school sites · May involve physical duties related to student care APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA External applicants and all internal professional employees who are properly certified are eligible to apply for this position. This job posting is not a component of the School-Based Professional Internal Transfer Season. CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT This position does not have a residency requirement. Position : 110468 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : SP-SSS-HS-HEALTH SERVICES Grade : NRS/DNT BA BWK Group : PFT TEACHE Posting Start : 10/21/2025 Posting End : 12/31/9999 Details : MINIMUM PER PAY RATE: $2,052.78-$2,052.78 link Copy Job Detail Link link Copy Direct To Application Link '); return false;" id="Target">share
