Position Summary:
High Point School is looking for a NJ certified registered nurse who will be able to assist in maintaining a comprehensive school health program in a private special education setting.
Requirements
- Must be a NJ certified school nurse with CPR certification
- Must be a graduate of a state accredited school or college of nursing.
- Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing with experience in child/adolescent mental health nursing practice is preferred.
Responsibilities
The school nurse provides necessary medical treatment, health screening, counseling, medication administration and education to students with behavioral and emotional difficulties. Some of teh responsibilities include,
Student/Parent Rights
- Maintains the confidentiality of all student/resident information.
- Treats students/residents with dignity and respect.
- Ensures client’s right to information about themselves and their treatment as needed.
- Communicates with students/residents and family/legal guardian as necessary to provide information to make informed decisions.
Health Assessments:
- Tests for tuberculosis infection as required by the Department of Health and follow up with students and employees.
- Perform other assessments as needed, i.e., substance abuse, child abuse allegations, physical health status, post physical restraint.
- Assists school physicians with annual school physicals.
- Assesses students/residents for immunization status; assists in arranging for immunization updates.
- Completes students/residents’ health assessments as mandated.
Furnishes the Department of Health assessment results of Scoliosis screening, tuberculosis screening, and immunization status.
Provides first aid and emergency care following current physician standing orders and communicates with school principal to arrange for an appropriate course of action
Provides direct care and supervision of self-care for students with medical illnesses.
Prepares, administers, and monitors effect of medication
Orders and maintains an inventory of medications prescribed for emergency use.
Provides a secured locked space for the safe storage of medication and prescription drugs.
Evaluates students for side effects of medications.
Maintains a safe environment for students and staff in the High Point Schools; maintains universal blood and body fluid precautions. Observes and recommends exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable disease such as, but not limited to, pediculosis, scabies, tinea capitis and conjunctivitis.
Identifies areas in which the student and/or family is in need of health teaching including, but not limited to, understanding of illness, access to resources and medications.
Provides instructional information for High Point School staff including, but not limited to, OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard review, communicable diseases, or other health issues as needed.
About the company:
High Point School is a nonprofit organization that has been providing mental health services to Monmouth County residents for almost 60 years. We provide services that focus on creating healthy lives for adults and children. The organization offers evidence-based treatment for adults and children with serious mental health diagnoses, substance abuse problems and co-occurring disorders.
About Our Benefits
High Point School offers a comprehensive variety of benefits to promote health and financial security for you and your family:
- Competitive Salary
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Plan Options
- Generous Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, personal)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
- 403b Retirement Plan (Employer Match!)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Coverage for Accidental and Critical Illness
- Credit Union
- Discount offers for cell phone service, entertainment, travel, shopping, childcare and much more!