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Catapult Learning

School Nurse

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A School Nurse provides care to school age children. Provides first aid, treats illnesses that occur at school, administers medications, and coordinates with other health care providers, including behavioral and mental health care providers. May work at a school or travel to different schools within a school district.

$66,657 / year median in New Jersey

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

School Nurse Location:
The Hudson School Full-Time:
9:00am-3:00pm, Monday-Friday Hourly rate: $40-$45/hour Review immunization records for school age children Assist with Medical/Dental Screenings Prepare and file state reports as required by law Conduct audiometric screenings Conduct scoliosis screenings Conduct vision screenings Conduct Height and Weight Screenings Provide other optional screenings as needed, ex. Blood Pressure, Lice Maintain student health records Administer medication and/or treatment when necessary for pupils to attend school Provide first aid and emergency care to all school age children Provide the following services as promulgated by individual
State Law/Regulation:
Notify parent/guardian if a screening defect is found upon screening and recommend appropriate follow-up Observe and recommend to principal, exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable diseases and/or whose immunization records are not received from parent/guardian after numerous attempts. Submit monthly report of health services and screenings performed to Catapult Learning Regional Director Other duties may be assigned
Required:
Valid NJ RN license, as required by contract. RN license and a Basic Life Support CPR - Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider card, as required by contract.
Preferred:
Pediatric experience is desirable, but not necessary.