Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned health practitioner to join our team as a School Nurse.
OVERVIEW: The Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is a high-performing, innovative public charter school in Englewood NJ, serving students from K to 8th grade. As we fulfill our mission, EPCS will provide a nurturing, caring, child-centered, constructivist learning community modeling skills and habits necessary for attaining a high degree of achievement in our increasingly complex, interdependent global society. Our community is built upon genuine relationships.
ROLE DESCRIPTION: Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is seeking a dynamic, mission-aligned health practitioner to join our team as a School Nurse. The School Nurse at Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is responsible for enhancing the educational process, assisting pupils and staff in attaining and/or maintaining optimum health and in promoting positive health habits and attitudes.
SCHOOL NURSE ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Classroom Culture: 1) Works in cooperation with the slocal Board of health, other county health professionals (e.g.Bergen County Department of Health, State Health Department, dentist, non-certified nurses, optometrist), members of the staff, parents, school related committees and community health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness; 2) Conducts health services and screening programs as required by law and/or board policies; 3) Provides emergency care in case of sudden illness and administers first-aid in case of injury to students or staff according to established policies and procedures; 4) Assumes responsibility for the availability and maintenance of required medical supplies and equipment; 5) Maintains up-to-date health records on all students, maintains separate records of immunizations for the purpose of immunization record audit or and ensures their confidentiality; 6) Helps prevent and control communicable disease through lectures, inspections, exclusion and re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school policies; 7) Notifies principal or his/her designee to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs; 8) Confers with and advises students, parents, and staff members on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students and schedules and supervises health surveys of students and staff; 9) Participates in the development and implementation of the EPCS’s emergency and crisis management plan; 10) Assists the principal and the child study team in the identification and placement of students with disabilities who need special education services; 11) Participates in the development of a comprehensive health education curriculum and serves as a health/safety education resource person to teachers; 12) Upon request, assists teachers with instruction of certain health units; 13) Promotes healthy/safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff to maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the school. Reports problems promptly to the principal; 14) Administers prescribed medication to students in accordance with law and board policy; 15) Provides training and supervision of the emergency administration of epinephrine for designated school staff and maintains a valid current Procedure Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification; 16) Collaborates with community and other non-school health agencies to meet the health needs of children and families; 17) Provides special health care and related services to meet the needs of students with disabilities; 18) Assists the principal with the preparation of the school's health budget; 19) Maintains professional competence through in-service education and participation in other professional development activities. Receives training in the treatment of asthma and maintains a valid current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate as required by law and administrative code; 20) Assists in the development of policies and procedures for comprehensive health education and services; 21) Prepares health and safety reports as required by law and/or requested by the principal and compiles and distributes medical alert lists to staff; 22) Reports any suspicion of child abuse to the Division of Youth and Family Services and building principal or his/her designee; 23) Review and provide services which conform to district objectives; 24) Maintain positive relationships with the building administration, parents, other staff and students in the buildings; 25) Performs such other appropriate duties as required under law or as may be assigned by the principal or District supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS: 1) Appropriate New Jersey School Nurse certification; 2) Demonstrated ability to work effectively and sympathetically with children; 3) Knowledge of community health and social services resources and ability to communicate effectively with non-school health professionals and social service agencies; 4) Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures; 5) Ability to work on site during the hours required; 6) Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities; 7) Required criminal background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal alien status; 8) Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable; 9) Required criminal history background, proof of US citizenship or legal resident alien status, physical examination, and other required paperwork.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Our nurse is an integral part of our school team and will provide impeccable support and healthcare services to our school community.
Our mission at Englewood on the Palisades Charter School is to provide a nurturing, caring, child-centered, constructivist learning community modeling skills and habits necessary for attaining a high degree of achievement in our increasingly complex, interdependent global society. We realize our mission by getting to know our students and their families, so that we can effectively give each student the academic skills and socio-emotional support needed to excel.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: EPCS is committed to creating a high performing team of educators who reflect the diversity of backgrounds and experiences of our students. Both our staff and student population is culturally rich.
Englewood on the Palisades Charter School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package, including rich health insurance plans, professional development and coaching, and retirement benefits as part of the state pension plan. Englewood on the Palisades provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Englewood on the Palisades Charter School Vaccination Policy Englewood on the Palisades Charter School continues to be committed to the health and safety of staff and students. As we’ve done throughout the pandemic, we’re constantly examining and adjusting our existing policies with two goals: 1) To ensure healthy and safe working and learning environments; 2) To maintain our educational commitment to EPCS students and families.