Job Description
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):
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NJ State Department of Education School Nurse Certification
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NJ State Registered Nurse License
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BS or higher in Nursing
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First Aid Certified
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CPR Certified
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Maintain/update student health records to comply with state mandates.
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Conduct state required health screening programs.
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Interpret to students and parents the nature and significance of any health problem incurred in an examination.
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Work collaboratively with school physicians in carrying out yearly physical exams and sports physicals for students.
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Report to parents any referral for further diagnosis or evaluation as deemed necessary by the school physician.
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Authorize exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious or contagious diseases.
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Render appropriate first aid and treat medical problems of students and staff based on policies and procedures in manual.
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Report to parents, school personnel, physician, clinics, and other agencies (county/state) on medical matters when necessary.
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Advise staff on the modification of the educational program according to the individual’s Healthcare Plan.
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Conduct in-service programs on Blood Borne Pathogen and Universal Precautions at the beginning of every school year.
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Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in school and in implementing the school’s Blood Borne Pathogen Control Plan when necessary.
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Conduct other in-service programs (first-aid,CPR) as needed.
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Oversee staff compliance of school personnel health regulations (yearly physical, Hepatitis B vaccine, Mantoux testing)
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Provide vinyl gloves, band aids and germicidal wipes for every classroom.
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Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health services or health issues when appropriate.
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Implement Health Education Curriculum to all students in accordance with NJ State Core Curriculum.
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Prepare and submit all yearly reports to local and state Boards of Health.
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Review policies and procedures in procedure manual, annually, with the School Physician and amend them as necessary.
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Administer medications to students during the school day, as needed, with records of parent and physician authorizations on file.
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Complete a monthly report to Administration.
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Keep a list (Medic-Alert) of all students with health problems and distribute copies to all faculty. Update frequently.
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Implement Dental Health Program for the NJFDPD for all qualified students.
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Schedule Dental Van appointments.
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Schedule Commission for the Blind vision screenings for students and staff.
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Attend staff orientation prior to the beginning of school year and Back to School Night.
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Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.
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Attend and actively participate in monthly departmental teacher meetings.
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Attend school-wide teacher assistant meetings.
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Attend and participate in all Professional Development and CPI training workshops.
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Attend Case Reviews with Consulting Psychiatrists, Administrators, and Clinicians when indicated by the individual needs of the students.
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Comply with all policies and procedures of Spectrum360.
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Follow all recommendations of administration.
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Follow all directives of the Executive Director/CEO and Principal, correcting areas relating to performance identified by immediate supervisor.
Our school offers…
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Referral bonus
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Competitive salary
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Quality health benefits package
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Education Required:
4 Year Degree - BSNEmployment/Position Type:
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