School Nurse / RN

Woods Services•Waterford Township, NJ

20d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as we embark, embrace differences, and improve lives. The Lower School in Waterford Township is a NJ DOE approved private school for the handicapped. It provides a nurturing & educational experience for students ages 3 through 21 with Multiple Disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disabilities, Other Health Impairments and Preschool Disabilities (PSD). Our students, who may also be challenged socially, neurologically, and economically, receive not just an education, but also additional support services needed to succeed in life. Job Summary: To service children with special needs during the regular ten-month school year, and a special extended school year program during the summer. The School Nurse will establish/maintain a comprehensive school health program. He/she will participate in the development of nursing program goals, plans, and decisions in consultation with school administration/school physician. He/she supervises classroom nursing staff and assists in student assessment and delivery of direct nursing care. Assists principal with curriculum development for the health/safety/physical education/family life/substance abuse programs including classroom instruction. The school nurse provides appropriate services to the student, helping to implement educational activities. Collaborates with other health/educational professionals in the evaluation/management of children with physical/social/learning/emotional problems. Participates in home visits/intake interview for more effective management of health concern.

Requirements

NJ licensed registered nurse
CPR Instruction Certification
Bachelor’s degree
1-3 years of pediatric nursing experience

Nice To Haves

NJ certified school nurse preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises nursing procedures within the classroom setting as prescribed by the student’s family physician/specialists/Archway school physician
Identifies individual students medical needs through observation/monitoring/assessment of student responses to treatment and nursing care
Works cooperatively with parents/teachers in planning/counseling to ensure continuity of nursing care
Collects required medical data through state mandated health screenings, health appraisals and physician evaluations
When appropriate, participates in IEP development (goals/objectives) for student nursing care plans
Participates in designing medical strategies/nursing techniques/when needed
Maintains contact with parents/physician/sending school district/child study team concerning student’s medical needs, physicals, need for treatment and medical appointment follow-up
Monitors administration of medication
Maintains accurate/complete/organized health record files
Assists school physician/school psychiatrist as deemed necessary
Orders/maintains medical equipment/supplies to be used for health services/classrooms/bus transportation
Participates in developing and implementing a Health, Safety, and Family Life Curriculum. Also, will provide classroom instruction as warranted by campus needs and logistics
Arranges teaching staff/nursing paraprofessionals in services regarding the identification of student physical/medical needs.
Coordinates nursing care with other therapeutic/recreational/education activities
Participates in Archway child study team meetings
Collaborates with child study team professionals to determine most effective program implementation
Interviews prospective students/families & records pertinent health status information, as part of the intake process
Attends scheduled staff meetings and participates in scheduled extracurricular events, & special projects
Initiates/participates in peer review/nursing staff evaluation
Apprises School Medical Coordinator of nursing concerns/needs
Attends yearly Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.
Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned.