School Nurse- East Mountain School - F/T Days

Overview:

Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The School Nurse provides health care services and health education to all East Mountain School students and provides in-service training to staff on health related issues. Incorporates the organization's Mission, Values, and Service Standard Behavior guidelines in the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience
• NJDOE Criminal History Review
• Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students
• Maintains constructive relationships with East Mountain School staff and other departments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Master's degree
• Work experience in a Psychiatric setting with adolescents
• Work experience in a school setting

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• NJDOE School Nurse Certification or Certificate of Eligibility, Emergency Certification for School Nurse or Substitute School Nurse
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• NJDOE School Nurse Certification or Certificate of Eligibility

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Administers medication to students according to doctors' orders. Reports side effects to parents/guardians and relevant school staff as needed. Assists in evaluating effectiveness of medication in coordination with parent/guardian, physician, and administration.
• Keeps accurate records of medication administration as required by East Mountain School policies.
• Oversees the safe storage of all medications.
• Assists in providing students with education and instruction regarding health issues, medication and self-administration of medication when appropriate (e.g.; asthma inhaler, etc.).
• Provides first-aid treatment to students as needed.
• Keeps accurate records of all illnesses, required screenings (e.g.; scoliosis), or other health related incidents or issues and forwards copies to designated offices.
• Facilitates treatment at a hospital or clinic in a school emergency.
• Assists with the review/revision, compliance and implementation of all East Mountain School and Carrier Clinic health and safety policies, care of emergencies, administration of medication, etc.
• Reviews student health records on an ongoing basis for completeness and accuracy and notifies relevant staff about any significant issues (e.g.; illnesses, injuries, allergies, PE excuses, etc.). Obtains immunization records from school districts for all students.
• Reviews health status of students on an as needed basis and determines if a student is healthy enough to remain in school or to participate in school activities. In cases where communicable diseases are suspected, the program administrator is to be notified. Parents/guardians are notified regarding any significant findings, and the Department of Health as required.
• Provides or assists with the in-service training of East Mountain School staff on health related issues, policies and procedures.
• Attends all relevant East Mountain School meetings.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.