School Nurse

Teaneck Public Schools | Teaneck, NJ

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CountyBergen

Posted Date 4/11/2022

Expiration Date6/30/2022

Description

School Nurse

Essential Qualifications:

Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Must have a valid New Jersey Registered Nursing License with a Certificate for School Nursing.
Ability to work effectively with staff, parents, community members, and students to maintain and strengthen sound human relations for the improvement of the school program.
Must be able to work harmoniously in a multicultural diverse community.

Responsibilities:

To be performed in a manner consistent with Professional Standards, the New Jersey State Nurse Practice Act, District Policies and Regulations.

Uses the nursing process to assess the health needs of students and staff.
Reviews immunization and physical examination records of all new/transfer students to determine eligibility for entering the Teaneck Public Schools District.
Maintains accurate health records (A45) for all students ensuring compliance with immunizations for each grade level.
Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician.
Provides care for student and staff illness and accidents.
Develops individual health care plans and modifications for students with special health care needs.
Serves as liaison between the home, medical community, and the school regarding student health concerns.
Performs NJ State mandated school screenings.
Attend staff and professional meetings.
Monitors the school environment and recommends changes to promote health and safety.
Monitor attendance records to ensure students are attending school regularly.
Serves as a member of the building Child Study Team and/or 504 committee, as needed.
Performs, as assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee, additional or alternate duties which are within the scope of employment and certification.

NJ First Act effective 9/1/2011
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Application Procedure:
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Bergen