School Nurse- East Mountain School - F/T Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Montgomery Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a School Nurse for East Mountain School in New Jersey. The nurse provides health care services and health education to students, coordinating with staff to maintain a safe learning environment.

Responsibilities include delivering in-service health trainings, ensuring compliance with NJDOE requirements, and fostering positive relationships with students and school personnel. A Nursing degree and NJDOE School Nurse credential are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Nursing or related field.
• Minimum of three years' experience.
• NJDOE Criminal History Review
• Positive relationships with students and staff
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide health care services and health education to students.
• Deliver in-service training to staff on health issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Collaborative relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field

Master's degree

NJDOE School Nurse Certification or CE/Eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The School Nurse provides health care services and health education to all East Mountain School students and provides in-service training to staff on health related issues. Incorporates the organization's Mission, Values, and Service Standard Behavior guidelines in the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience
• NJDOE Criminal History Review
• Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students
• Maintains constructive relationships with East Mountain School staff and other departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Work experience in a Psychiatric setting with adolescents
• Work experience in a school setting

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJDOE School Nurse Certification or Certificate of Eligibility, Emergency Certification for School Nurse or Substitute School Nurse
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• NJDOE School Nurse Certification or Certificate of Eligibility