School Nurse - RN

Philip's Academy Charter School - Paterson | Paterson, NJ

  

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CountyPassaic
Posted Date 11/04/2024
Expiration Date12/31/2024
Description Mission: The mission of Philip's Academy Charter school of Paterson (PACS) is, we will provide a moral and rigorous education to a diverse student body, accomplished in a hands-on, technology infused educational environment that embraces differentiated instruction and individual attention that will allow our students to attend college, while developing a commitment to global citizenship, environmental sustainability, and personal virtue.


Nature and Scope of Job: Under the supervision of the Director of Operations, the School Certified Nurse serves as the primary advocate for the health and well-being of students and staff within the school. Responsibilities include health screenings and services, emergency first aid, the care of those who are ill and injured while in the school, maintenance of health records, and instructional support for Health and Wellness curriculum.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Complete appropriate records, reports and carry out medical orders that may be issued.
2. Plan and conduct mandated health screenings and other assessments.
3. Maintain and ensure confidentiality of a complete up-to-date student health record (i.e. immunization data, referrals, etc.).
4. Complete and submit all medical forms and reports in a timely manner.
5. Fulfill State requirements and district policies for communicable disease control and exclusion/readmission of pupils for reasons of health. Review all doctor and medical notes submitted to the school, and provide instruction to all teachers on methods to detect signs of communicable disease.
6. Administer medication to students in accordance with NJ State Law.
7. Follow protocols in crisis intervention for acute illness, injury, and emotional disturbance.
8. Provide any emergency care arising from accident and/or illness at school.
9. Address staff annually regarding universal precautions.
10. Select, arrange for purchase, and store appropriate medical supplies and equipment necessary to operate a school health office.
11. Assist in identifying students with health problems that may interfere with effective learning. Advise the school principal, Child Study Team and instructional personnel when adjustments are required as a result of a health condition.
12. Attend required staff meetings and serve, as appropriate, on committees.
13. Support during other times of the day, including but not limited to teaching a co-curricular and providing supervision during recess, lunch, and hallway.
14. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice from the Principal.

Other
1. Upholds and enforces school rules, administrative regulations and board policy.
2. Performs other duties not limited but including lunch duties, recess duties, and others within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned.

Qualifications:
? Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or related field required; advanced degree in education a plus.
? Preferred minium experience of 2 years.
? Experience working with children.
? Hold a valid NJ State Nurse Certification or committed to obtain certification within 60-Days or 12 months of employment. 
? Required study as mandated by the New Jersey Department of Education.
? Evidence of successful school nurse experience preferred.
? Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health services, physical assessments, organization and administration of the school health program and clinical experience in a school nurse office.
? Possess excellent integrity, a gentle spirit, and demonstrate strong moral character and initiative.
? Shared dedication to Philip’s Academy’s philosophy and mission.
? Excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills.
? Ability to maintain a positive learning environment
? Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
? Current residency in New Jersey approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment
? Commitment to ensuring academic success for all students.
? Shared dedication to Philip’s Academy’s philosophy and mission.
? Excellent teamwork, work ethic, and organizational skills.
? Communicate effectively in English, both orally and verbally. Bilingual is a plus.
? Possess excellent integrity, a gentle spirit, and demonstrate strong moral character and initiative.
? Demonstrate technological abilities: word processing, data management, and informational retrieval.
? Maintain ongoing professional development.
? Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire.
? Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both.
? Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry students up to 70lbs.
? Have dependable transportation.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work year and salary to be determined by the board.

Annual evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with New Jersey State law and the provisions of the board’s policy on the evaluation of certified staff.

Philip’s Academy Charter Schools 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
County
Passaic

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