School Nurse (RN) - Camden

KIPP New Jersey • Camden, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

KIPP New Jersey is seeking a dedicated School Nurse (RN) to join their team in Camden. This role is crucial for ensuring the health and safety of students and the school community. The School Nurse will provide essential health services, conduct mandated screenings, maintain immunization compliance, and manage 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.
• 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 conditions.
• Administer medication to students in accordance with law, policy, and school standing orders.
• Follow protocols 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 to prevent injury and ensure safety.
• Manage student health records, recording immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.
• Assist 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 the 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, dental, and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level