Substitute School Nurse

Florham Park School District; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in New Jersey is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide health care services to students. Responsibilities include administering medications, conducting health screenings, and maintaining health records. Candidates must hold a valid New Jersey RN Licensure, with preference for those holding a valid NJ School Nurse Certification. Strong communication skills and expertise in school health practices are essential. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to student health and wellness in a supportive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid New Jersey RN Licensure.
• Preferred: Valid NJ School Nurse Certification from the NJ Department of Education.
• Expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administers health care services to students.
• Conducts required health screenings for students.
• Provides emergency first aid and initiates incident reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of health issues

School health nursing practice

Emergency procedures

Education

Valid New Jersey RN Licensure

Valid NJ School Nurse Certification

Job description

Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Nurse

Date Posted: 11/6/2023

Location: Florham Park Board of Education

Substitute School Nurse

Requirements

• Hold a valid New Jersey RN Licensure
• Preferred: Valid NJ School Nurse Certification from the NJ Department of Education
• Expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures
• Record of successful school nurse experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, wellness education, community health and social service resources, and current health issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Performs the school nurse functions of administering health care service to students
• Administers the required health screening for students
• Administers medications following procedural guidelines
• Compiles and maintains the cumulative health record for each student in the building to assure accurate and complete health records are available
• Provides emergency or immediate first aid, initiates the incident/accident report, and follows up on all personnel injured on school property

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