What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time School Nurse position at Ranney School?
Part Time School Nurse
Ranney School is seeking a part-time nurse to treat student, faculty or staff injuries or illnesses and advise students, their parents or guardians, and staff on health issues. Apart from injuries and sudden ailments, the school nurse also supports students with chronic illnesses and disabilities – for example, by administering medication to them (e.g. insulin injections and seizure medications). The school nurse also promotes health-related habits (e.g. proper hand-washing) and ensures compliance with national and local health policies for schools.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing with practical experience
- Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Strong networking skills to ensure access to resources in the broader community
- Detail-oriented and resourceful
- Tactful and discreet
- Technology skills
- High-energy and enthusiastic about working in an independent school atmosphere
- Flexible schedule to allow for timing of field trips and athletic events
- Possess a passion for working with children and adolescents.
- Have an optimistic and supportive spirit.
- Holds a flexible and positive attitude when collaborating with adults and children
- Embrace a growth mindset.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide healthcare to students with acute or chronic health problems
- Conduct screenings in accordance with state regulations
- Develop and monitor health plans for students
- Educate students and staff on healthy habits, such as proper nutrition and hygiene
- Detect health problems in early stages through regular screenings
- Keep track of students’ health and vaccination records
- Update students’ medical history
- Ensure school environment is safe for children and school staff (e.g. prevention of communicable diseases)
- Assist with understanding and management of students’ known allergies and health needs with faculty and staff who need to know
- Attend field trips to support students with health action plans and other health care needs
- Ensure compliance with national and local health laws
Compensation:
- $40/hour, 24 hours/week, summers are off
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and cover letter to Mythili Lahiri, Head of Lower School, at . Include three references.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
About Ranney School:
Ranney School is an Age 3 to Grade 12 independent school in Tinton Falls, NJ. We serve a diverse body of approximately 750 students from across Monmouth & Ocean Counties on the northern New Jersey shore. A secular, college-preparatory day school, Ranney is guided by a strong Board of Trustees, an experienced Head of School, Dr. John Griffith, and most notably, by a powerful mission: “To know and value every child, nurturing intellectual curiosity and confidence, and inspiring students to lead honorably, think creatively, and contribute meaningfully to society.”
Ranney School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a diverse inclusive community that supports all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics under federal and New Jersey law.
Pay: $40.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40