Substitute School Nurse

Oradell Public School District; Oradell (NJ); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Job summary

A public school district is looking for a Substitute School Nurse to handle health care needs for students. The ideal candidate must hold a New Jersey Registered Nurse license and be eligible for a School Nurse Credential. Responsibilities include assessing student health, managing care, and ensuring a healthy school environment. You will work closely with school staff to convey vital medical information and establish collaborative relationships. CPR certification is required. A fulfilling opportunity to impact student wellness!

Qualifications

• Must hold a NJ Registered Nurse license.
• Eligible for NJ School Nurse or NJ School Nurse Substitute Credential.
• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Responsibilities

• Provide health care assessment and intervention.
• Evaluate and refer health needs of students.
• Create a healthy school climate.

Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to diagnose and provide care

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work with diverse individuals

Ability to follow oral and written orders

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships

Education

NJ Registered Nurse license

NJ School Nurse or NJ School Nurse Substitute Credential

Tools

Stethoscopes

Thermometers

Sphygmomanometers

Personal computers

Job description

• Position Type: Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 5/7/2021
• Location: Oradell Public School District

Job Description

Title: Substitute School Nurse

The district is seeking individuals to serve as Substitute Nurses. You must hold a NJ Registered Nurse license and have or be eligible to receive a NJ: School Nurse or NJ School Nurse Substitute Credential.

Position Purpose

• To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.

Equipment

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.
• Uses personal computers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure proper maintenance in the school setting.
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.
• Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

License or Certificate

• Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

AA/EOE