Certified School Nurse

Pillar Care Continuum•Livingston, NJ

8d•$76,000 - $83,000•Onsite

About The Position

Provide direct nursing care for students with disabilities and staff as needed. The students we serve have a variety of medical needs that require the support of a compassionate nurse. In this role you will be part of a small team of nurses, therapists and teachers that ensure our students the best medical attention and educational services.

Requirements

RN License required; graduate of an accredited nursing program licensed in the State of New Jersey
Minimum of 1 years' experience in a school, pediatric or group home setting
Certified School Nurse License required
Knowledge and demonstrated competence in the practice and principles of nursing
Understanding of statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing in a school setting
Understanding of child development and developmental disabilities
The ability to exercise good judgement and convey health information to others in a clear, concise and logically
Maintains respect and confidentiality
Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and staff
Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying and moving children with disabilities while maintaining a safe environment
Professional demeanor and adherence to ethical standards, personnel policies, procedures and universal health precautions
The ability to display flexibility in work assignments and overall professionalism

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care to students and staff in accordance with New Jersey statutes, regulations and Department of Education (DOE) guidelines, and PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM policies and procedures
Administers medication to students according to prescription and performs related administrative responsibilities
Determines need to refer students' home because of illness or to hospitals, clinics, or physicians
Obtains required health information for each student (physicals, height and weight) annually and ensures that all student immunizations are up to date
May participate in intake screening of students to assist in determination school's ability to meet student's medical needs
May participate in IEP meeting to discuss health care planning needs
Assists in organizing medical clinics and various screening activities; participates in clinics as required
May serve as interface between school and medical professionals
May conducts and participate in in-service staff training on health-related issues
Administration of tube feedings and care of G-Tube site
Performs other functions as directed by supervisor