Provide direct nursing care for students with disabilities and staff as needed. The students we serve have a variety of medical needs that require the support of a compassionate nurse. In this role you will be part of a small team of nurses, therapists and teachers that ensure our students the best medical attention and educational services.

REPORTS TO:

Principal/ School Nurse

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides nursing care to students and staff in accordance with New Jersey statutes, regulations and Department of Education (DOE) guidelines, and PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM policies and procedures
• Administers medication to students according to prescription and performs related administrative responsibilities
• Determines need to refer students home because of illness or to hospitals, clinics, or physicians
• Obtains required health information for each student (physicals, height and weight) annually and ensures that all student immunizations are up to date
• May participate in intake screening of students to assist in determination school's ability to meet student's medical needs
• May participate in IEP meeting to discuss health care planning needs
• Assists in organizing medical clinics and various screening activities; participates in clinics as required
• May serve as interface between school and medical professionals
• May conducts and participate in in-service staff training on health related issues
• Administration of tube feedings and care of G-Tube site
• Performs other functions as directed by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and demonstrated competence in the practice and principles of nursing
• Understanding of statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing in a school setting
• Understanding of child development and developmental disabilities
• The ability to exercise good judgement and convey health information to others in a clear, concise and logically
• Maintains respect and confidentiality
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and staff
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying and moving children with disabilities while maintaining a safe environment;
• Professional demeanor and adherence to ethical standards, personnel policies, procedures and universal health precautions
• The ability to display flexibility in work assignments and overall professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS:

• RN License required; graduate of an accredited nursing program licensed in the State of New Jersey
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in a school, pediatric or group home setting