School Nurse

Job Description

School Nurse
Villa Maria Academy Lower School, a Catholic, independent school sponsored by the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary seeks a caring, qualified, and mission-driven School Nurse to support the health and well-being of students in grades PreK-8. School Nurse plays a vital role in fostering a safe and healthy learning environment while promoting the physical, emotional, and spiritual development of each child.

Primary Responsibilities
• Provide direct nursing care and first aid to students as needed.
• Assess and respond to student illnesses and injuries during the school day.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, school and state policies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records, including electronic health records in compliance with state regulations.
• Monitor student immunization and health requirements.
• Develop and implement individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic illnesses and other medical needs
• Communicate effectively with parents, physicians, faculty, and administrators regarding student health concerns.
• Coordinate with Thursday's Chester County Nurse health screenings, including vision, hearing, and other required assessments.
• Support emergency preparedness planning and serve as a resource during health-related emergencies.
• Promote wellness education and healthy practices throughout the school community.
• Support faculty and staff with required protocols as requested.

Qualifications
• Currently Registered Nurse (RN) license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• LPN acceptable based on relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Previous pediatric, school nursing, or community health experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Appreciation for and commitment to the mission and values of Catholic education.

Employment Information
• Full-time, school-year position M, T, W, F 8:00-3:30
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Start Date: 8/24/26

Application Process
Interested candidates should submit:
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Copy of nursing license and certifications
• Three professional references

Cover letter and resume should be sent to:
Sister Patricia Scanlon, IHM
Villa Maria Academy Lower School
280 IHM Drive, Malvern, PA 119355
pscanlon@villamaria.org
Villa Maria Academy Lower School is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a welcoming and faith-filled community rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church and the mission of the IHM Sisters.

About the Employer

Energized by the IHM charism of love, creative hope, and fidelity, Villa Maria Academy empowers young girls for spiritual and moral development, academic excellence, leadership , and service within a Catholic, private learning community.
VMA has a coed Early Learning Center for 3 and 4-year-old children and the all-girls advantage in Kindergarten through 8th grade.