Certified School Nurse

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.
• 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.
• Attend staff orientation prior to the beginning of school year and Back to School Night.
• Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings, program meetings.
• Attend and participate in all Professional Development and Safety Care 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.