School Nurse (RN) / Evenings

KIPP New Jersey is part of the nationally recognized “Knowledge Is Power Program” network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public schools dedicated to preparing students for success in college and in life. In 2002, KIPP New Jersey first opened its doors in Newark’s South Ward as a single class of 80 fifth graders and has since grown to educate 7,035 students in grades K-12 across 16 schools in Newark, Camden and Paterson. We need YOU to help keep our students and community at KIPP High School in Camden safe and healthy!

The School Nurse is responsible for providing health services to students, conducting state-mandated screenings, maintaining 100% immunization state compliance, and maintaining accurate files. The School Nurse will collaborate with the school social worker, teachers, child study team and the operations team to ensure that all students are healthy and safe.

Demonstrated ability to work with a team on collaborative projects

Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions

Ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously and comfortably with ambiguity

Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of a complete up to date student health record. Such records include, but are not limited to immunization data, physical examinations, screenings, referrals, follow-up required and specific medical condition

Administer medication to students in accordance with law, Policy, and school standing orders

Develop plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care

Monitor immunizations, manage communicable diseases, and assess the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety

Manages student health records; Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data

Assisting families with locating community health resources

Serve as consultants to other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers and counselors

Provide health advice to school educational teams, such as the School Support Team

Maintain and request orders for equipment/supplies for nurse’s office and first aid station

Periodically participate in events outside of normal school hours such as family evenings, student performances and teacher–parent conferences.

A current New Jersey registered professional nurse license (RN) issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing is required.

A School Nurse Certification or the ability to complete the School Nurse Certification within 2 years of being hired.

A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.

The salary range for this role is $61,000 - $100,000+ depending on previous Registered Nurse experience.

education, skills and training; Robust benefits that include medical, dental, and vision

Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund or New Jersey Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for appropriately classifed roles

Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions

Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break

Employer paid life insurance

Extensive optional ancillary benefits including, short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, national origin, citizen status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.

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