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The School Nurse provides health care services and health education to all East Mountain School students and provides in-service training to staff on health related issues. Incorporates the organization's Mission, Values, and Service Standard Behavior guidelines in the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities.
A Day in the life of a School Nurse at Hackensack Meridian includes:

• Administers medication to students according to doctors' orders. Reports side effects to parents/guardians and relevant school staff as needed. Assists in evaluating effectiveness of medication in coordination with parent/guardian, physician, and administration.
• Keeps accurate records of medication administration as required by East Mountain School policies.
• Oversees the safe storage of all medications.
• Assists in providing students with education and instruction regarding health issues, medication and self-administration of medication when appropriate (e.g.; asthma inhaler, etc.).
• Provides first-aid treatment to students as needed.
• Keeps accurate records of all illnesses, required screenings (e.g.; scoliosis), or other health related incidents or issues and forwards copies to designated offices.
• Facilitates treatment at a hospital or clinic in a school emergency.
• Assists with the review/revision, compliance and implementation of all East Mountain School and Carrier Clinic health and safety policies, care of emergencies, administration of medication, etc.
• Reviews student health records on an ongoing basis for completeness and accuracy and notifies relevant staff about any significant issues (e.g.; illnesses, injuries, allergies, PE excuses, etc.). Obtains immunization records from school districts for all students.
• Reviews health status of students on an as needed basis and determines if a student is healthy enough to remain in school or to participate in school activities. In cases where communicable diseases are suspected, the program administrator is to be notified. Parents/guardians are notified regarding any significant findings, and the Department of Health as required.
• Provides or assists with the in-service training of East Mountain School staff on health related issues, policies and procedures.
• Attends all relevant East Mountain School meetings.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
• Hours for our position are 8 AM to 3:30 PM daily, according to the school calendar.
• Summer 6 week program (hours available) and could be split between other School Nurse.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• NJDOE School Nurse Certification or Certificate of Eligibility.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or a related field.

Minimum of three (3) years working experience.

NJDOE Criminal History Review.

Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students.

Maintains constructive relationships with East Mountain School staff and other departments.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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