School Nurse

Orange School District; Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange School District in New Jersey is seeking a school nurse to advocate for the health and well-being of students and staff, providing health services, screenings, and urgent first aid.

The role includes maintaining health records, teaching sound health practices, and collaborating with administrators and families. A NJ school nurse endorsement and RN license are required, with CPR/Professional Rescuer certifications.

Qualifications

• Must hold NJ school nurse endorsement.
• RN license in NJ is required.
• CPR and Professional Rescuer certifications must be current.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for students' health and well-being within the school.
• Perform health screenings and provide health services.
• Provide emergency first aid as needed.
• Care for ill or injured students and staff.
• Maintain health records accurately.
• Instruct on sound health practices to students and staff.

Skills

Health screenings

Emergency first aid

Health records maintenance

Health education

Education

New Jersey educational services certificate with school nurse endorsement

RN license in New Jersey

CPR certification and Professional Rescuer Certification

Job description

Job Description/Summary:

Serves as the primary advocate for the health and well being of students and staff within the school. Responsibilities include health screenings and services, emergency first aid, the care of those who are ill and injured while in the school, maintenance of health records, and instruction in sound health practices.

Bilingual preferred

Please see the attached document for full description.

Certification(s):

• Hold a valid New Jersey educational services certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 with a school nurse endorsement (N.J.A.C. 6:11-11.7) and other appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of N.J.A.C. 6:11-10.1 et seq.
• Holds a license as a registered professional nurse (RN) in New Jersey.
• Hold and maintain a current CPR certification and Professional Rescuer Certification.

Salary:

• As per negotatiated salary guide
• Commensurate with education and experience

Bargaining Unit:

Orange Education Association

AA/EOE