School Nurse - Spectrum360 A New Jersey NonProfit Corporation
Livingston, NJ 07039
About the Job
LPN/ School TRIP Nurse
(Immediate Start)
School districts may appoint a noncertified nurse under the supervision of a certified school nurse to supplement the services of a certified school nurse provided that: 1. The noncertified nurse shall be assigned to the same school building or complex as the certified school nurse pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:40-3.3.a. 2. A noncertified nurse is limited to providing services only as permitted under the noncertified nurse’s license issued by the State Board of Nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS
(REQUIRED):
- NJ State Licensed Practical Nurse
- LPN or higher in Nursing
- First Aid Certified
- CPR Certified
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain/update student health records to comply with state mandates.
- Conduct state-required health screening programs.
- Interpret to students and parents the nature and significance of any health problem incurred in an examination.
- Work collaboratively with school physicians in carrying out yearly physical exams and sports physicals for students.
- Report to parents any referral for further diagnosis or evaluation as deemed necessary by the school physician.
- Authorize exclusion and readmission of students in connection with infectious or contagious diseases.
- Render appropriate first aid and treat medical problems of students and staff based on policies and procedures in the manual.
- Report to parents, school personnel, physicians, clinics, and other agencies (county/state) on medical matters when necessary.
- Advise staff on the modification of the educational program according to the individual’s Healthcare Plan.
- Conduct in-service programs on blood-borne pathogens and Universal Precautions at the beginning of every school year.
- Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in school and in implementing the school’s Blood Borne Pathogen Control Plan when necessary.
- Conduct other in-service programs (first-aid, CPR) as needed.
- Provide vinyl gloves, band-aids, and germicidal wipes for every classroom.
- Attend committee meetings and conferences regarding health services or health issues when appropriate.
- Review policies and procedures in the procedure manual annually with the School Physician and amend them as necessary.
- Administer medications to students during the school day, as needed, with records of parent and physician authorizations on file.
- Implement Dental Health Program for the NJFDPD for all qualified students.
- Schedule Dental Van appointments.
- Schedule Commission for the Blind vision screenings for students and staff.
- Attend staff orientation prior to the beginning of the school year and Back to School Night.
- Attend and participate in monthly staff meetings.
- Attend school-wide teacher assistant meetings.
- Attend and participate in all Professional Development and CPI training workshops.
- Comply with all policies and procedures of Spectrum360.
- Follow all recommendations of the administration.
- Follow all directives of the Executive Director/CEO and Principal, correcting areas relating to performance identified by the immediate supervisor.
Our school offers…
- Competitive salary
- Positive working environment
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuous opportunities for professional development
- Advancement in education and related fields
All candidates are required to complete a criminal history check and provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
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