School/Classroom Nurse - Health Aide (LPN or RN)

Rock Brook School in Montgomery Township, NJ, is currently seeking LPNs or RNs to serve as general school healthcare aides or as a 1:1 health aide within a classroom setting providing both medical and academic support. The health aide will serve as the primary advocate for the health and well being of students within a special needs classroom and, as needed, across the school. Responsibilities include general health care, screenings, first aid, and general care of those who are ill or injured while in the school. Positions are available from pre-school through high school for the current school year, ESY 2024, and the 2024-25 school year.

Requirements/Responsibilities/Essential Duties:

• Experience as an LPN or RN
• Current NJ license
• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED.
• Criminal history background check, TB test and physical required.
• Compassionate and eager to work with students with special needs.
• Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Provide general health care to students.
• Assist students as needed in their daily personal tasks- e.g., mobility, toileting/changing, changing bandages or dressings, caring for skin, assisting with braces.
• Provide G-Tube feeding on a daily basis.
• Administer first aid as needed and provide general care of those who are ill or injured while in school.
• Assist the certified school nurse with screenings.

Term/Salary/Benefits

• Full-Time school year position with a five-week Extended School Year program
• Competitive salary, health benefits, pension plan and Paid Time Off
• Salary: Based upon experience and background

If you are interested in working for an amazing school with a team that is dedicated to children with special needs, please email a letter of interest, resume, and copies of certifications to: Mr. Robert Hegedus Director of Curriculum & Instruction

For more information about the school, please visit www.rock-brook.org

Rock Brook School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 - $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Grade school specialties:

• High school
• Pre-Kindergarten

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Private school

License/Certification:

• NJ Nurse License (Required)

Work Location: In person