School Nurse

BelovED CCS has three campuses, an Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. We are hiring a School Nurse for one of our campuses.

Salary: $72,000-$85,000

Hours: 7:25am-3:45pm (may vary by campus)

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We have achieved a high level of academic success without burning out our teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development...

And we are growing: we add additional grade levels and hire additional teachers each year.

If you want to work in a highly successful charter school that supports its teachers, serving a student mix that is among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrancy of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City (just 2 miles away), then apply today online at www.belovedccs.org/careers.

• The Candidate needs to possess School Nurse certification in New Jersey. (We would consider someone with an RN/BSN who is looking to enroll in a School Nurse Certification program.)
• School Nurse experience preferred.
• Excellence in communication and organization skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, staff and community with diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Self-Starter and someone who takes initiative.

Nurse Responsibilities

• Carrying out written orders of the medical home and standing orders of the school physician;
• Conducting health screenings which include height, weight, blood pressure, hearing, vision and scoliosis;
• Monitoring vital signs and general health status for emergent issues for students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances;
• Maintaining student health records;
• Recommending to the school principal those students who shall not be admitted to or retained in the school building based on a parent‘s failure to provide evidence of the child‘s immunization according to specified schedules;
• Annually reviewing student immunization records to confirm with the medical home that the medical condition for the exemption from immunization continues to be applicable;
• Recommending to the school principal exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable disease;
• Directing and supervising the emergency administration of epinephrine and training school staff designated to serve as delegates;
• Administering asthma medication through use of a nebulizer;
• Directing and supervising the health services activities of any school staff to whom the certified School Nurse has delegated a nursing task;
• When appropriate, transmitting a summary of relevant health and medical information to a Child Study Team;
• Writing and updating, at least annually, the individualized health care plan and the individualized emergency healthcare plan for students’ medical needs and instructing staff as appropriate;
• Implementing and assisting in the development of healthcare procedures for students in the event of an emergency;
• Instructing teachers on communicable disease and other health concerns;
• Providing other nursing services consistent with the School Nurse‘s certification;
• Collaborating with staff in grade-level and department planning meetings, and in professional development activities;
• Helping with school-wide activities and providing supervision of students during class, breaks, and meals when needed;
• Any other tasks dictated by the School Principal related to student health and wellness;
• Assisting with tasks necessary for the successful and orderly functioning of the school (such as hallway supervision, arrival/departure transitions, field trips, and other such duties as the school leadership may request from staff); and
• Participating in events outside of normal school hours such as family nights, student performances, field trips, and teacher–parent conferences.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development

As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability.

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