School Nurse Position Available In Essex, New Jersey

School Nurse
Norwood Public Schools
DR. Philip O. Coakley Middle School – Norwood, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5246017

Application Deadline:

Jul 02, 2025 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Jun 18, 2025

Starting Date:

Aug 26, 2025
Job Description

Role:

To provide comprehensive health care and services to all students in the Norwood Public Schools
Responsible for the planning, implementation and follow-up of all state mandated School Health Programs, routine and athletic physical examinations
Maintains, reviews and updates accurate statistics on all programs, including communicable disease and immunization recording as mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Health
Maintains tuberculin screening records of all new pupils as per School Policy
Maintains and updates cumulative student health records
Actively involved as the Health Specialist in Team Evaluations and follow-up
Administer emergency care for school-related injuries and illnesses using standard procedures developed by the medical and/or nursing staff
Responsible, along with school physician, for the review and revision of standing orders for school health.
Provide for exclusion and readmission of pupils for health-related reasons
Respond to all health-related problems, including child abuse and neglect, substance abuse, nutritional concerns, adolescent sexuality and pregnancy, as needed.
Act as a liaison between school, home and community agencies
Reviews absences for possible health conditions
Informs necessary staff of a student’s special individual health-related problem(s) with written parental consent;
Provides appropriate health counseling and referral for students, families and staff, as needed
Responsible for home assessment visits, as needed
Is cognizant of student health and psychosocial resources in the community and makes appropriate referrals, as needed
Maintain and support confidentiality in all health-related matters
Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills, both orally and in writing.
Participate in professional development activities on the local, state and national level as directed by the Building Principal and Supervisor of Nurses
Perform other duties as assigned by the Building Principal and Supervisor of Nurses

Position Type:

Full-time