NJ School Jobs Trenton , NJ 08601
Posted 3 days ago
The Village Charter School
School Nurse (Grades K-8)
Job Description:
Ensure a Healthy School Climate with Minimized Absences
Work in cooperation with the school physician, other school health professionals (e.g. dentist, optometrist, etc.), members of the staff, parents and community health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness.
Conduct health services and screening programs as required by law and/or board policies.
Schedule and supervise health surveys of students and staff. Assist the school physician with physical examinations; make referrals and conduct follow-up activities as necessary.
Provide emergency care in case of sudden illness and administers first-aid in case of injury to students or staff according to established policies and procedures. Be responsible for the availability and maintenance of required medical supplies and equipment.
Maintain up-to-date health records on all students, maintain separate records of immunizations for the purpose of immunization record auditor and ensure their confidentiality.
Help prevent and control communicable disease through lectures, inspections, exclusion and re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school policies.
Notify principal or his/her designee to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Confer with and advise students, parents, and staff members on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students.
Participate in the development and implementation of the district's emergency and crisis management plan.
Assist the principal and the child study team in the identification and placement of students with disabilities who need special education services.
Promote healthy/safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff to maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the school. Report problems promptly to the principal.
Administer prescribed medication to students in accordance with law and board policy. You'll provide training/supervision of the emergency administration of epinephrine for designated school staff. • You'll collaborate with community and other non-school health agencies to meet the health needs of children and families.
Provide special health care and related services to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
Assist the principal with the preparation of the school's health budget.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education and participation in other professional development activities.
Perform such other appropriate duties as required under law or school administration
Must be a certified school nurse in NJ
Work Remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Salary: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
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Work Location: In person
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