SCHOOL NURSE-PART TIME
About The Position
Hampton Academy is a private school for students with disabilities, ranging from Kindergarten through 12th grade. Hampton Academy provides educational and clinical support to students that suffer from anxiety, school avoidance/refusal, problems with social skills/building peer relationships, mood disorders and other socio-emotional concerns that interfere with their ability to fully function within a traditional academic setting. Hampton Academy provides clinical interventions in a supportive and trauma informed care learning environment for students from elementary to high school. We are currently looking for a Part Time School Nurse for Hampton Academy. You will also be responsible for the following: Promotes good health Remains abreast of current developments in the health field through education and active participation in professional organization Cares for sick and injured pupils and arranges for appropriate course of action Administers medication and treatment when necessary for pupils who attend school Annually conducts screenings as mandated by NJAC 6:29-8.2 Maintains student health records and reports to the Department of Health results of TB screening and immunizations status Attends staff training of Handle with Care procedures and UHS De-escalation Follows procedures and protocol as outlined in the Hampton Academy Staff Handbook and Policy Manual Participates in in-service training as directed; Performs other tasks as requested by the Executive Director and/or his/her designee One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. During the year, UHS was again recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; and listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.
Requirements
- Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey: BSN preferred.
- Minimum of two years’ experience working in a school or psychiatric setting.
Nice To Haves
- Certified as a School Nurse perferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Promotes good health
- Remains abreast of current developments in the health field through education and active participation in professional organization
- Cares for sick and injured pupils and arranges for appropriate course of action
- Administers medication and treatment when necessary for pupils who attend school
- Annually conducts screenings as mandated by NJAC 6:29-8.2
- Maintains student health records and reports to the Department of Health results of TB screening and immunizations status
- Attends staff training of Handle with Care procedures and UHS De-escalation
- Follows procedures and protocol as outlined in the Hampton Academy Staff Handbook and Policy Manual
- Participates in in-service training as directed; Performs other tasks as requested by the Executive Director and/or his/her designee
Benefits
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Career development within Hampton and UHS
- On site opportunities for Continuing Education and CEU’s
- Competitive Compensation
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescriptions Plans
- 401(k) with company match and stock purchase plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
