Certified School Nurse (Registered Nurse)

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 procedures
• Administers medication to students according to prescription and performs related administrative responsibilities
• Determines need to refer students' home because of illness or to hospitals, clinics, or physicians
• Obtains required health information for each student (physicals, height and weight) annually and ensures that all student immunizations are up to date
• May participate in intake screening of students to assist in determination school's ability to meet student's medical needs
• May participate in IEP meeting to discuss health care planning needs
• Assists in organizing medical clinics and various screening activities; participates in clinics as required
• May serve as interface between school and medical professionals
• May conducts and participate in in-service staff training on health-related issues
• Administration of tube feedings and care of G-Tube site
• Performs other functions as directed by supervisor

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge and demonstrated competence in the practice and principles of nursing
• Understanding of statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing in a school setting
• Understanding of child development and developmental disabilities
• The ability to exercise good judgement and convey health information to others in a clear, concise and logically
• Maintains respect and confidentiality
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and staff
• Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying and moving children with disabilities while maintaining a safe environment
• Professional demeanor and adherence to ethical standards, personnel policies, procedures and universal health precautions
• The 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 Jersey
• Minimum of 1 years' experience in a school, pediatric or group home setting
• Certified School Nurse License required