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Substitute Nurse

ESS

Substitute School Nurse

An ESS substitute school nurse (RN/LPN) assists in providing the fullest possible educational opportunity for students by minimizing absence due to illness and creating a climate of health and well-being in the schools.


Responsibilities
  • Provide critical care services to medically fragile students as assigned
  • Administer medications from physicians' orders
  • Maintain medication records and reports
  • Communicate with medical, nursing, and district personnel
  • Manage and provide health room services, including first aid and CPR, according to established procedures
  • Provide guidance and counseling in the area of health to students, staff, and parents according to professional standards
For a complete job description of a substitute school nurse, click here .

Qualifications
  • School nurse substitute certificate
  • Valid NJ criminal history letter
  • Negative tuberculosis test required prior to start of employment


For more information on New Jersey’s requirements and processes, click here .

ESS Diversity Statement

ESS continuously works to create an environment where all its employees - regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age or abilities - can work to the fullest of their potential in a fair and welcoming space. Believing that a diverse company is more innovative and successful, we have embraced diversity to ensure that we are empowered to make sure that “Every day counts” for our employees, the students, and the schools we serve nationwide.


ESS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
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