Anticipated School Nurse - Joseph F. Cappello

School Nurse

Qualifications A. Valid New Jersey School Nurse certificate and/or other such appropriate certificates as required by the State of New Jersey Board of Examiners. B. Highly developed skills in: -Assessment of students health and safety needs; -Consultation with staff regarding those needs; -Preparation of confidential student health written reports in a timely and accurate manner; -Communicating effectively with students and parents; -Developing and implementing services designed to promote positive adjustment and effective learning in school; -Implementing the district's health and health education programs; -Providing effective health education instruction. C. A commitment to continued professional growth and development. D. Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters. E. Required criminal history background check, proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, proof of acceptable Mantoux test results. F. Other qualifications that the Board of Education may find appropriate.

Performance Responsibilities A. Fulfills all responsibilities as defined in State Law, administrative code, and local Board of Education policy and procedures pertaining to the functions relating to the job title of school nurse. B. Assesses the physical well-being of pupils in terms of developmental and present health status. C. Provides health education for pupils and staff in the classroom and building as prescribed by Federal, State and local laws and/or procedures. D. Coordinates the health referral process and communicates health findings to the appropriate persons and/or agencies. E. Provides health counseling for pupils, parents and staff. F. Maintains a comprehensive health history and health appraisal record system. G. Provides direct health care services to pupils and staff. H. Maintains a communicable disease control program as prescribed by law and/or State of New Jersey requirements. I. Assists administrators, teachers and professional staff by interpreting significant findings of health history, physical assessments, and reports of medical consults. J. Initiates medically related home instruction procedures and implements follow-up procedures. K. Initiates, facilitates and maintains liaison between the school and community health agencies. L. Prepares reports as mandated by law, local policy or local procedures. M. Develops activities and strategies, as appropriate, in collaboration with teachers to maximize the opportunity for students to participate in the classroom with success, thereby translating the Board's commitment to equal educational opportunity into classroom practice. N. Provides instruction in the classroom on health and safety subjects. O. Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may, from time to time, be assigned by the building principal/other designated administrators.

Special Note: NJ 18A:40-3.5 states, "The holder of a valid New Jersey registered nurse license may be issued a county substitute certificate to serve as a substitute for a school nurse."

Human Resources Mission Statement This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to Mercer County Special Services School District's (MCSSSD) success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the District's goals.

Americans With Disabilities Act Statement External and internal applicants, as well as employees who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential functions listed on this job description either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. MCSSSD shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law, in the event such a determination becomes necessary.

Mercer County Special Services School District guarantees equal opportunities to all, regardless of race, color, age, creed, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, disability, nationality or sex.