School Nurse (RN) - Camden

KIPP New Jersey•Camden, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a dedicated School Nurse (RN) to join their team at KIPP High School in Camden. This role is crucial for ensuring the health and safety of students and the school community. The School Nurse will be responsible for providing direct health services, conducting mandated screenings, maintaining immunization compliance, and managing student health records. This position involves collaboration with various school staff, including social workers, teachers, and the child study team, to support student well-being. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with a commitment to student success and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Requirements

A current New Jersey registered professional nurse license (RN) issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing is required.
A School Nurse Certification or the ability to complete the School Nurse Certification within 2 years of being hired.
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
A current Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification.
Demonstrated ability to work with a team on collaborative projects.
A track record of driving results and achieving goals.
Commitment to do whatever it takes to ensure our teachers and students have what they need to be successful.
Ability to proactively problem solve; anticipate challenges before they occur.
Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions.
Ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously and comfortably with ambiguity.
Ability to troubleshoot and manage high stress situations with a calm and positive demeanor.

Responsibilities

Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of a complete up to date student health record, including immunization data, physical examinations, screenings, referrals, follow-up required and specific medical condition.
Administer medication to students in accordance with law, Policy, and school standing orders.
Follow protocols that provide for crisis intervention for acute illness, injury and emotional disturbances.
Develop plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care.
Monitor immunizations, manage communicable diseases, and assess the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety.
Manages student health records; Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
Assisting families with locating community health resources.
Serve as consultants to other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers and counselors.
Provide health advice to school educational teams, such as the School Support Team.
Maintain and request orders for equipment/supplies for nurse’s office and first aid station.
Periodically participate in events outside of normal school hours such as family evenings, student performances and teacher–parent conferences.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund or New Jersey Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) for appropriately classified roles
Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan, including matching contributions
A school-issued laptop
Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year), allocated sick and personal days, and an extended summer break
Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
Employer paid life insurance
Extensive optional ancillary benefits including short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity