School Nurse

School Nurse

Pennsauken Public Schools is an urban/suburban Pre-K to 12th grade school district of approximately 5,000 students located in Camden County, New Jersey.

Responsibilities:

• Assess the physical well-being of the students in terms of developmental and present health status
• Provide appropriate direct medical services to students in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:29 and Board of Education Policy and Procedure Handbook
• Consult with staff regarding modification or change in the educational environment when indicated by the student's developmental or health status
• Coordinate the medical referral process and communicate medical findings to appropriate persons and/or agencies
• Initiate, facilitate and maintain liaison between the school and community health agencies
• Participate in the health education program by providing health instruction and in-service education when appropriate
• Provide health counseling to students, parents and staff
• Administer student medication, when prescribed, for pupils to attend school according to State Department guidelines and Board of Education Policy
• Perform other duties within the scope of employment and certification as assigned by the Director of Special Services or his/her designee(s)

Qualifications:

• Endorsement #3000 New Jersey Certification for School Nurse
• Current Registered Nurse License-State of New Jersey (to be renewed biannually)
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical professional experience preferred
• Current CPR Certification for Health Care Providers (to be renewed biannually)
• MUST pass NJ Criminal History Review Unit fingerprinting requirement
• New Jersey state residency requirements for public school employees in effect

Terms:

Salary, terms and conditions as per PEA contract Salary Range: $67,055-$105,594

Applications are accepted on-line only. To apply, go to and choose employment. Please submit resume, cover letter, references, transcripts and all certifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Deadline for Application: Until Filled E.O.E. m/f/d/v