School Nurse

North Star Academy Charter School • Newark, NJ

2d

About The Position

North Star Academy Nurses promote health and safety in the school environment and provide health services to students, faculty, and staff. As school health services specialists, nurses assist students and staff in attaining or maintaining optimum health and promote positive health habits and attitudes.

Requirements

• An LPN may qualify if willing to return to school to earn an RN degree and become school certified.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic healthcare to students in cases of injury or acute illness.
• Keep track of students’ vaccination records and follow up with families as needed.
• Update students’ medical histories and files.
• Help ensure the school environment is safe for children and staff, including preventing communicable diseases.
• Ensure compliance with national and local health laws.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement for an LPN pursuing an RN degree.
• Generous paid time off, including sick time, paid holidays, and approximately 10 weeks of paid breaks.
• Extensive training and development.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pre-tax flexible spending accounts, dependent care accounts, and health savings accounts.
• Financial planning.
• New Jersey Pension program.
• Paid leave options, including parental, medical, and disability leave.
• Mental health and counseling support.
• Wellness benefit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time