School Nurse-DVS

Archway Programs; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Programs in Hamilton, NJ is seeking a full-time School Nurse to support daily health services in classrooms at Delaware Valley School. The nurse will supervise nursing procedures, monitor student health, and coordinate with families and staff to ensure continuous care.

Requirements include a Bachelor's Degree, NJ DOE School Nurse Certification, RN License, CPR Certification, and 1-3 years of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree is required.
• 1-3 years nursing experience.
• NJ Department of Education School Nurse Certification required.
• CPR Certification required.
• RN License must be valid.

Responsibilities

• Supervises nursing procedures within the classroom setting as prescribed by the student’s family physician or Archway school physician.
• Identifies medical needs through observation, monitoring and assessment of student responses to treatment.
• Collaborates with parents and teachers to ensure continuity of nursing care and planning.
• Collects medical data through health screenings and physician evaluations as mandated by state.
• Participates in IEP development for student nursing care plans when appropriate.
• Maintains health records and coordinates nursing care with other therapeutic activities.
• Monitors administration of medication and maintains related documentation.
• Arranges staff training on identification of student medical needs.
• Communicates with parents, physicians and schools regarding medical updates and appointments.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

1-3 Years nursing experience

NJ DOE School Nurse Certification

CPR Certification

RN License

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Delaware Valley School - Hamilton, NJ 08610
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: Registered Nurse
• Salary Range: $62,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary/year
• Travel Percentage: None
• Job Shift: Day
• Job Category: Education

Specific duties and responsibilities:

• Supervises nursing procedures within the classroom setting as prescribed by the students family physician/specialists/Archway school physician
• Identifies individual students medical needs through observation/monitoring/assessment of student responses to treatment and nursing care
• Works cooperatively with parents/teachers in planning/counseling to ensure continuity of nursing care
• Collects required medical data through state mandated health screenings, health appraisals and physician evaluations
• When appropriate, participates in IEP development (goals/objectives) for student nursing care plans
• Participates in designing medical strategies/nursing techniques/when needed
• Maintains contact with parents/physician/sending school district/child study team concerning students medical needs, physicals, need for treatment and medical appointment follow-up
• Monitors administration of medication
• Maintains accurate/complete/organized health record files
• Assists school physician/school psychiatrist as deemed necessary
• Orders/maintains medical equipment/supplies to be used for health services/classrooms/bus transportation
• Arranges teaching staff/nursing para-professionals in services regarding the identification of student physical/medical needs.
• Coordinates nursing care with other therapeutic/recreational/education activities
• Participates in Archway child study team meetings with regard to health issues
• Attends scheduled staff meetings and participates in scheduled extracurricular events, & special projects.
• Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy
• Reviews and updates standing orders annually.
• Sends mandated reports to the state.
• Attends yearly Handle With Care Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.
• Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1-3 Years nursing experience
• NJ DOE School Nurse Certification
• CPR Certification
• RN License