Provide direct nursing care for students with disabilities and staff as needed. The students we serve have a variety of medical needs that require the support of a compassionate nurse. In this role you will be part of a small team of nurses, therapists and teachers that ensure our students the best medical attention and educational services.

　　REPORTS TO:

　　Principal/ School Nurse

　　RESPONSIBILITIES:

　　Provides nursing care to students and staff in accordance with New Jersey statutes, regulations and Department of Education (DOE) guidelines, and PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM policies and procedures

　　Administers medication to students according to prescription and performs related administrative responsibilities

　　Determines need to refer students home because of illness or to hospitals, clinics, or physicians

　　Obtains required health information for each student (physicals, height and weight) annually and ensures that all student immunizations are up to date

　　May participate in intake screening of students to assist in determination school’s ability to meet student’s medical needs

　　May participate in IEP meeting to discuss health care planning needs

　　Assists in organizing medical clinics and various screening activities; participates in clinics as required

　　May serve as interface between school and medical professionals

　　May conducts and participate in in-service staff training on health related issues

　　Administration of tube feedings and care of G-Tube site

　　Performs other functions as directed by supervisor

　　REQUIREMENTS

　　RN required; graduate of an accredited nursing program licensed in the State of New Jersey

　　Minimum of 1 years’ experience in a school, pediatric or group home setting

　　NJ DOE School certification as a School nurse is a plus

　　Knowledge and demonstrated competence in the practice and principles of nursing;

　　Understanding of statutes, rules and regulations governing the practice of nursing in a school setting;

　　Understanding of child development and developmental disabilities

　　The ability to exercise good judgement and convey health information to others in a clear, concise and logically.

　　Maintains respect and confidentiality

　　Communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

　　Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain proper working relationships with students, parents, co-workers and staff;

　　Ability to perform physical activities such as lifting, carrying and moving children with disabilities while maintaining a safe environment;

　　Professional demeanor and adherence to ethical standards, personnel policies, procedures and universal health precautions

　　The ability to display flexibility in work assignments and overall professionalism