Substitute School Nurse

Community Charter School of Paterson•Paterson, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Community Charter School of Paterson (CCSP) is seeking a Substitute School Nurse to join CCSP for the 2026-2027 School Year. The Substitute School Nurse will provide coverage due to the absence of the School Nurse.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
School Nurse Certification.
Registered Nurse Certification.

Responsibilities

Works in cooperation with the consulting school physician, members of the staff, parents, and community health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness.
Conducts health services and screening programs as required by law and/or Board policies.
Schedules and supervises health surveys of students and staff.
Makes referrals and conducts follow-up activities as necessary.
Provides emergency care in case of sudden illness and administers first-aid in case of injury to students or staff according to established policies and procedures.
Responsible for the availability and maintenance of required medical supplies and equipment.
Maintains up-to-date health records on all students, maintains separate records of immunizations for the purpose of immunization record auditor, and ensures their confidentiality.
Helps prevent and control communicable diseases through lectures, inspections, exclusion, and re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school policies.
Notifies the CEO or the designee of the need to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.
Confers with and advises students, parents, and staff members on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students.
Participates in the development and implementation of the school’s emergency and crisis management plan.
Assists the Director of Student Support Services, the CEO, and the child study team in the identification and placement of students with disabilities who need special education services.
Participates in the development of a comprehensive health education curriculum and serves as a health/safety education resource person to teachers.
Upon request, assists teachers with instruction of certain health units.
Promotes a healthy/safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions throughout the school.
Other duties as assigned.