Certified School Nurse 

(11-month position)

To provide services in accordance with health and safety regulations to all students and staff and to administer medications and first aid when necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS 

(REQUIRED): 

• NJ State Department of Education School Nurse Certification

• NJ State Registered Nurse License

• BS or higher in Nursing

• First Aid Certified

• CPR Certified

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain/update student health records to comply with state mandates.

• Conduct state required health screening programs.

• Interpret to students and parents the nature and significance of any health problem incurred in an examination.

• Work collaboratively with school physicians in carrying out yearly physical exams and sports physicals for students.

• Report to parents any referral for further diagnosis or evaluation as deemed necessary by the school physician.

• Authorize exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious or contagious diseases.

• Render appropriate first aid and treat medical problems of students and staff based on policies and procedures in manual.

• Report to parents, school personnel, physician, clinics, and other agencies (county/state) on medical matters when necessary.

• Advise staff on the modification of the educational program according to the individual’s Healthcare Plan.

• Conduct in-service programs on Blood Borne Pathogen and Universal Precautions at the beginning of every school year.

• Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in school and in implementing the school’s Blood Borne Pathogen Control Plan when necessary.

• Conduct other in-service programs (first-aid,CPR) as needed.

• Oversee staff compliance of school personnel health regulations (yearly physical, Hepatitis B vaccine, Mantoux testing)

• Provide vinyl gloves, band aids and germicidal wipes for every classroom.

• Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health services or health issues when appropriate.

• Implement Health Education Curriculum to all students in accordance with NJ State Core Curriculum.

• Prepare and submit all yearly reports to local and state Boards of Health.

• Review policies and procedures in procedure manual, annually, with the School Physician and amend them as necessary.

• Administer medications to students during the school day, as needed, with records of parent and physician authorizations on file.

• Complete a monthly report to Administration.

• Keep a list (Medic-Alert) of all students with health problems and distribute copies to all faculty. Update frequently.

• Implement Dental Health Program for the NJFDPD for all qualified students.

• Schedule Dental Van appointments.

• Schedule Commission for the Blind vision screenings for students and staff.

• Attend staff orientation prior to the beginning of school year and Back to School Night.

• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.

• Attend and actively participate in monthly departmental teacher meetings.

• Attend school-wide teacher assistant meetings.

• Attend and participate in all Professional Development and CPI training workshops.

• Attend Case Reviews with Consulting Psychiatrists, Administrators, and Clinicians when indicated by the individual needs of the students. 

• Comply with all policies and procedures of Spectrum360.

• Follow all recommendations of administration.

• Follow all directives of the Executive Director/CEO and Principal, correcting areas relating to performance identified by immediate supervisor. 

Our school offers…

• Referral bonus

• Competitive salary

• Quality health benefits package

• Paid time off

• Positive working environment

• Tuition reimbursement

• Continuous opportunities for professional development

• Advancement in education and related fields

All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.