School Nurse (Part Time)

Catapult Learning•Bloomfield Township, MI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

At Catapult Learning, we provide educational solutions that generate academic achievement and better life outcomes for students. Join Catapult Learning and become a part of a national organization with a legacy of more than 45 years of student impact. This is a part-time School Nurse position at Saint Thomas of the Apostles School in Bloomfield, New Jersey. The role involves managing student health records, administering medication, providing first aid and emergency care, and conducting various health screenings. The nurse will also be responsible for preparing state reports and communicating with parents/guardians regarding student health.

Requirements

Valid NJ RN license, as required by contract.
RN license and a Basic Life Support CPR - Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider card, as required by contract.

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience is desirable, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

Review immunization records for school age children
Assist with Medical/Dental Screenings
Prepare and file state reports as required by law
Conduct audiometric screenings
Conduct scoliosis screenings
Conduct vision screenings
Conduct Height and Weight Screenings
Provide other optional screenings as needed, ex. Blood Pressure, Lice
Maintain student health records
Administer medication and/or treatment when necessary for pupils to attend school
Provide first aid and emergency care to all school age children
Notify parent/guardian if a screening defect is found upon screening and recommend appropriate follow-up
Observe and recommend to principal, exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable diseases and/or whose immunization records are not received from parent/guardian after numerous attempts.
Submit monthly report of health services and screenings performed to Catapult Learning Regional Director
Other duties may be assigned