New Jersey School Nurse Certification required or be able to obtain Emergency School Nurse Certification

Responsibilities
Work in cooperation with the school physician, other school health professionals (e.g. dentist, optometrist, etc.), members of the staff, parents and community health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness
Conduct health services and screening programs as required by law and/or board policies
Schedule and supervise health surveys of students and staff
Assist the school physician with physical examinations; make referrals and conduct follow-up activities as necessary
Provide 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
Be responsible for the availability and maintenance of required medical supplies and equipment
Maintain up-to-date health records on all students, maintain separate records of immunizations for the purpose of immunization record auditor and ensure their confidentiality
Help prevent and control communicable disease through lectures, inspections, exclusion and re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school policies
Notify principal or his/her designee to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
Confer with and advise students, parents, and staff members on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students
Participate in the development and implementation of the districts emergency and crisis management plan
Assist the principal and the child study team in the identification and placement of students with disabilities who need special education services
Promote healthy/safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff to maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the school
Administer prescribed medication to students in accordance with law and board policy
You'll provide training/supervision of the emergency administration of epinephrine for designated school staff
You'll collaborate with community and other non-school health agencies to meet the health needs of children and families
Provide special health care and related services to meet the needs of students with disabilities
Assist the principal with the preparation of the school's health budget
Maintain professional competence through in-service education and participation in other professional development activities
Perform such other appropriate duties as required under law or school administration

Benefits: Salary-$65,000-$90,000
Health insurance, dental, vision, 401K
Hours: 10 month position 7:45 am-4:00 pm