Certified School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Position:

Certified School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

Location:

Pillar High School (Livingston NJ)

Shift:

Mon -Fri (8:15am - 3:15pm) 12 months with paid recess

Salary:

$76,000.00 to $83,000.00

BENEFITS:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Plan, 401k (Up to 4% Match), Term & Whole Life Insurance, Predetermined holidays (40 days), Paid Personal Time, Sick Days, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Access to Atlantic Federal Credit Union and NJM Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Secure Advantage (Financial Literacy), Discount for Local Childcare Program, ADP LifeMart, and Working Advantage (Employee Discounts & more!)

SUMMARY:

Provide direct nursing care for students with disabilities and staff as needed. The students we serve have a variety of medical needs that require the support of a compassionate nurse. In this role you will be part of a small team of nurses, therapists and teachers that ensure our students the best medical attention and educational services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides nursing care to students and staff in accordance with New Jersey statutes, regulations and Department of Education (DOE) guidelines, and

PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM

policies and proceduresAdministers medication to students according to prescription and performs related administrative responsibilitiesDetermines need to refer students' home because of illness or to hospitals, clinics, or physiciansObtains required health information for each student (physicals, height and weight) annually and ensures that all student immunizations are up to dateMay participate in intake screening of students to assist in determination school's ability to meet student's medical needsMay participate in IEP meeting to discuss health care planning needsAssists in organizing medical clinics and various screening activities; participates in clinics as requiredMay serve as interface between school and medical professionalsMay conducts and participate in in-service staff training on health-related issuesAdministration of tube feedings and care of G-Tube sitePerforms other functions as directed by supervisor

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge and demonstrated competence in the practice and principles of nursingUnderstanding of statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing in a school settingUnderstanding of child development and developmental disabilitiesThe ability to exercise good judgement and convey health information to others in a clear, concise and logicallyMaintains respect and confidentialityCommunicate effectively verbally and in writingDemonstrated ability to establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and staffAbility to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying and moving children with disabilities while maintaining a safe environmentProfessional demeanor and adherence to ethical standards, personnel policies, procedures and universal health precautionsThe ability to display flexibility in work assignments and overall professionalism

QUALIFICATIONS

RN License required; graduate of an accredited nursing program licensed in the State of New JerseyMinimum of 1 years' experience in a school, pediatric or group home settingCertified School Nurse License required Mon - Fri 8:15am - 3:15pm