School Nurse

Overview

Responsibilities

• Conduct COVID contact tracing and reporting; promote and educate on company/school policies with regard to COVID
• Review immunization records for school age children
• Assist with Medical/Dental Screenings
• Prepare and file state reports as required by law
• Conduct audiometric, scoliosis, vision, and height and weight screenings
• Provide other optional screenings as needed, ex. Blood Pressure, Lice
• Maintain student health records
• Administer medication and/or treatment when necessary for pupils to attend school
• Provide first aid and emergency care to all school age children
• Provide the following services as promulgated by individual State Law/Regulation:
• Notify parent/guardian if a screening defect is found upon screening and recommend appropriate follow-up
• Observe and recommend to principal, exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable diseases and/or whose immunization records are not received from parent/guardian after numerous attempts.
• Submit monthly report of health services and screenings performed to Catapult Learning Area Manager
• Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

• Current Valid NJ RN License
• Experience with children/school-aged students in a school setting or pediatrics experience preferred but not required
• Current Basic Life Support CPR - Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider card
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude towards students, administration, parents, and other internal and external customers 

Pay Rate

USD $38.00 - USD $40.00 /Hr.