Substitute School Nurse - Immediate Start & Impact

River Dell; River Edge (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

The River Dell Regional School District is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide temporary nursing services for students and staff when the regular nurse is unavailable. Responsibilities include administering medications, responding to emergencies, maintaining health records, and enforcing district health policies in line with New Jersey law.

Ideal candidates hold an NJ School Nurse certificate or substitute certification with NJ RN license and CPR certification, and they can begin

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic nursing practices, student health needs, medication administration, emergency response procedures, and infection control.
• Ability to exercise sound clinical judgment, maintain accurate records, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively with students, parents/guardians, and school personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to students who become ill or injured during the school day.
• Assess student health concerns and determine appropriate interventions, referrals, and notifications.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide first aid and emergency care within the scope of licensure and training.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders, parental authorization, district policies, and applicable New Jersey requirements.
• Follow individualized healthcare plans, emergency action plans, and other applicable student health protocols.
• Monitor students with chronic health conditions and other medical needs as outlined in their healthcare plans.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely documentation of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, and student health incidents.
• Communicate with parents/guardians, school administrators, staff, and healthcare providers as appropriate regarding student health concerns.
• Identify and report suspected communicable diseases and follow applicable infection control procedures and public health guidance.
• Maintain the confidentiality of student health information in accordance with applicable laws and district policies.
• Follow established procedures for contacting emergency medical services and notifying parents/guardians and school administration when necessary.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the building principal or district administration.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Clinical judgment

Record keeping

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

NJ School Nurse certificate or substitute certification and NJ RN license

CPR certification

Job description

The River Dell Regional School District is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to provide temporary nursing services for students and staff when the regular nurse is unavailable. Responsibilities include administering medications, responding to emergencies, maintaining health records, and enforcing district health policies in line with New Jersey law.

Ideal candidates hold an NJ School Nurse certificate or substitute certification with NJ RN license and CPR certification, and they can begin