School Nurse (s)

Morris School District; Morristown (NJ); On-site; USD 64,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Sick leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Morris School District in Morristown, NJ seeks a certified school nurse to provide comprehensive health services in our schools.

The role requires NJ School Nurse Certification, NJ RN license with CPR/AED, and strong collaboration and communication skills.

Salary ranges from $64,425 to $115,315 annually with full benefits for a full-time, on-site position. The nurse will maintain confidential health records, administer medications as needed, and participate in student health screenings.

Qualifications

• NJ School Nurse Certification required.
• NJ RN license and CPR/AED certificate required.
• Ability to strategize and collaborate.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct an on-going program of health services at the local building level, per district/state requirements.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy school environment for all students.
• Provide health counseling to pupils and parents.
• Collaborate with Intervention and Referral Services Team and Child Study Team as needed for health screening.
• Administer medications as prescribed by a physician, with parent permission, per state law and policy.
• Provide emergency care for students and employees and arrange for transport if necessary.
• Maintain confidential health records for each student (immunization history, health history, screenings, exams, visit log).
• Administer, evaluate and follow up on health screenings as required by law.
• Exclude students from school for immunization non-compliance with principal approval.
• Prepare accident reports and insurance forms for students and employees.
• Prepare reports on immunizations, TB, staff accidents, and health-related subjects as required by law.
• Participate in implementing the health curriculum as building needs dictate.
• Ensure confidentiality of health records and maintain appropriate privacy in school.
• Stay current with best practices in school nursing and health safety issues.
• Stay current with technology to research health information and document care.
• Assist students with disabilities as needed, including lifting.
• Attend daily and overnight trips as needed.
• Perform duties as required by law or assigned by the Superintendent.

Skills

NJ School Nurse Certification

NJ Registered Nursing License

CPR/AED Certification

Strategize and Collaborate

Strong Organizational Skills

Written and Verbal Communication

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• NJ School Nurse Certification
• NJ Registered Nursing License and current CPR/AED Certificate a must
• Ability to strategize and collaborate
• Strong organizational skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and direct an on-going program of health services at the local building level, in accordance with district and state requirements.
• Help maintain a safe and healthy school environment for all students.
• Provide health counseling to pupils and parents.
• Participate with the Intervention and Referral Services Team and Child Study Team members, when necessary, in the health screening of pupils in need of interventions or those suspected of having disabilities.
• Administer medications, as prescribed by a physician, provided by, and with the permission of the parent, in accordance with State law and Board policy.
• Provide emergency care for all students and employees in case of accident or illness, and arrange for transportation, medical care and accompany to hospital, if necessary.
• Maintain a confidential cumulative health record for each student, which will include, but may not be limited to:
• Immunization record
• Health history.
• Results of screening programs.
• Results of physical examinations.
• Visit log.
• And other state and district regulations as required by law.
• Administer, evaluate and follow up on health screenings, as required by law.
• With the principal, exclude student from school for failure to meet state immunization requirements.
• Prepare accident reports and insurance forms for students and employees.
• Prepare reports on immunizations, TB, staff accidents and any other health related subject, as required by law.
• Participate in implementing the health curriculum, per building needs.
• Ensure confidentiality of the health records of all students and support a climate of appropriate confidentiality in the school.
• Stay current with best practices in school nursing, in order to inform the district's response to health and safety issues that may occur in the course of the school year.
• Stay current with appropriate technology, in order to research health information and document care effectively.
• Ability to assist students with physical disabilities in order to meet their daily needs which may include lifting.
• Attend daily and overnight trips, as needed.
• Perform such other duties as required by law or may be assigned by the Superintendent or his designee.

Position requires appropriate New Jersey Certification.

The MorrisSchool District offers a competitive salary and benefits package.We are an equal opportunity employer/AA

Salary: In accordance with the established MorrisSchool DistrictSalary Guide currently ranging from$64,425 - $115,315

Benefits:

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental benefits.
• Sick, personal and bereavement day allotments are included.

Effective September 1, 2011,The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.