School Nurse

Job Description
Immediate vacancy for a School Nurse for Private School for students with disabilities. Excellent salary and benefits. We are located in Clifton, NJ. School calendar.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Consult with staff on recognition and prevention of communicable diseases and other health concerns.
• Follow all standing medical orders as directed by Certified School Nurse.
• Review available students' health and medical information.
• Assist with maintaining student health records and distribution of medical information as directed by Certified School Nurse or building Principal.
• Follow procedures delineated in employee handbook pertaining to substance abuse.
• Maintain and encourage awareness of safe procedures for handling bodily fluids.
• Assist with the completion of health forms required by the Department of Health and Department of Education.
• Review immunization records.
• Adhere to DNR orders.
• Maintain a valid, current Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification from the American Heart Association or the equivalent from the American Red Cross.
• Maintain a valid, current certificate for the defibrillator (AED).
• Administration of medication under a physician's written order and supervision of Certified School Nurse.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the principal and/or executive director of the school.
• Administration of asthma medication through a nebulizer.
• Perform procedures such as catheterization and G-tube feedings. Conduct annual height and weight measurements for each student. Maintain students-staff daily log.

QUALIFICATION:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey.
• NJDOE School Nurse Standard Certificate
• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a multidisciplinary team. First Aid/CPR Certified.

Company DescriptionWe are a Private School for Children with Disabilities.