Substitute School Nurse

Cumberland County Technical Education Center • Vineland, NJ

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About The Position

To plan and conduct a total health program for students in accordance with state law/regulations and Board Policy.

Requirements

• Possess a Valid NJ Registered Nurse (RN) License with valid CPR / AED / First-Aid Certification
• Possess a Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Hold or be eligible for a New Jersey instructional certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq., and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 with appropriate subject area endorsement(s) for the position held (N.J.A.C. 6:11-6.1, 6.2, or 8.1 et seq.).
• Have experience working with adolescents.
• Hold a valid driver’s license with no serious violations.
• Demonstrate the ability to use current district technological platforms, Google Education Suite, data management platforms, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Demonstrate the ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations, and telecommunications.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Provide proof of U. S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form I-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
• Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education, or, during the initial six month period provide a sworn statement that there have not been any convictions of a crime or a disorderly persons offense in accordance with 18A:6-7.1.
• Provide information that includes current/former employers within the last twenty (20) years in which the employment involved direct contact with children ; a written authorization that consents to current and former employers disclosing certain information; and a written statement as to whether the applicant has any employment history regarding child abuse and/or sexual misconduct in accordance with N.J.S.A.18A:6-7.6.
• Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Pass the State required Mantoux Intradermal Tuberculin Test as required by N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4.
• Meet such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
• District Application, resume and references.
• Required documentation outlined in the qualifications above.
• A minimum of three letters of reference from former employers, teachers, professors or other professional sources, or copies of recent evaluations and observations of teaching performance.
• Applicable transcripts.

Responsibilities

• Assess the physical well-being of the pupils in terms of developmental and present health status.
• Coordinate the health referral process and communicate health findings to appropriate persons and/or agencies.
• Provide health counseling for pupils, parents and staff.
• Maintain a comprehensive health history appraisal record system.
• Provide direct health care services to pupils and staff.
• Maintain an adequate communicable disease control program, in accord with state law and regulation.
• Participate as a member of the “Child Study Team” of the district.
• Consult with staff regarding modification or change in the educational environment necessitated by the pupils’ developmental or health status.
• Participate in the health education program by providing health instruction and in-service education.
• Initiate, facilitate and maintain liaison between the school and community health agencies.
• Disseminate information on health careers upon request.
• Provide reports and information as required by the state or the local Board of Education.
• Implement policy on exclusion and re-admission of students in connection with infectious and contagious diseases.
• Assist school personnel in establishing sanitary conditions in the school.
• Participate in in-service training programs.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and Board policy.
• Maintain familiarity with current trends and practices in the field of school health and continuously improve professional competence through in-service programs, performance evaluations and the individual professional improvement plan.
• Participate as a member of the Core Team.
• Assists school physician with physicals on students.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Perform any duties that are within the scope of employment and certifications, as assigned by the Principal or assigned supervisor, and not otherwise prohibited by law or regulation.
• Adhere to New Jersey school law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, Board of Education policies and regulations, school regulations and procedures, and contractual obligations.

What This Job Offers