School-Based Registered Nurse — Student Health Champion

Jobtome; Peapack-Gladstone (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision - Cigna

Life, LTD & STD

Supplemental Insurances

401k (once eligible)

PTO

CEUs

Referral program

Professional development assistance

Discipline-specific mentor

Online community of clinicians

Job summary

Care Options for Kids seeks a School-Based Registered Nurse to ensure the health and safety of students in the school setting. The RN will provide direct medical care, health education, and preventive services while collaborating with students, parents, and school staff.

The role requires strong clinical judgment and excellent communication, with responsibilities including immunization record maintenance, emergency care, and coordination of care through IHPs and EAPs.

Qualifications

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to students, including first aid, emergency care, and chronic disease management.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments while monitoring student responses.
• Maintain and ensure student immunization and health records comply with state regulations.
• Develop and implement Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs) and Emergency Action Plans (EAPs) for students with medical conditions.
• Serve as a liaison between students, families, healthcare providers, and school staff to coordinate care and accommodations.
• Maintain accurate and confidential health records in accordance with HIPAA and FERPA guidelines.

Job description

Care Options for Kids seeks a School-Based Registered Nurse to ensure the health and safety of students in the school setting. The RN will provide direct medical care, health education, and preventive services while collaborating with students, parents, and school staff.

The role requires strong clinical judgment and excellent communication, with responsibilities including immunization record maintenance, emergency care, and coordination of care through IHPs and EAPs.