LPN/School TRIP Nurse

LPN/ School TRIP Nurse 

(Immediate Start)

School districts may appoint a noncertified nurse under the supervision of a certified school nurse to supplement the services of a certified school nurse provided that: 1. The noncertified nurse shall be assigned to the same school building or complex as the certified school nurse pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3.3.a. 2. A noncertified nurse is limited to providing services only as permitted under the noncertified nurse’s license issued by the State Board of Nursing.

QUALIFICATIONS 

(REQUIRED): 

• NJ State Licensed Practical Nurse
• LPN 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 the manual.
• Report to parents, school personnel, physicians, 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 pathogens 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.
• Provide vinyl gloves, band-aids, and germicidal wipes for every classroom.
• Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health services or health issues when appropriate.
• Review policies and procedures in the 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.
• 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 the school year and Back to School Night.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Attend school-wide teacher assistant meetings.
• Attend and participate in all Professional Development and CPI training workshops.
• Comply with all policies and procedures of Spectrum360.
• Follow all recommendations of the administration.
• Follow all directives of the Executive Director/CEO and Principal, correcting areas relating to performance identified by the immediate supervisor. 

Our school offers…

• Competitive salary
• 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.