What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at Mitchell Martin Healthcare?
One of our client is seeking for an School Nurse (RN)
Type: Contract
Location: New Jersey
Hours: 8 AM-3:15 PM
JOB SUMMARY:
• The School Nurse is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of healthcare
Responsibilities:
• Comply with standards set forth by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing and agency policies and New Jersey Administration Code Title 6A Education.
• Assure that all assigned activities adhere to the standards and requirements for health and medical care as dictated by the applicable regulatory and accrediting bodies.
• Manage, direct and coordinate healthcare activities for students during the school day to include medication distribution, triage of medical and health related issues and ensure appropriate follow-up, and if needed, ensure clients are transported for medical related issue.
• Assure that all healthcare records are maintained in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Serve as a liaison between Mary A. Dobbins and the student's community in meeting the physical healthcare needs of the student body.
• Nursing evaluation and, if necessary, triage of students post restraint.
• Be an active participant in coordination and treatment team meetings as is relevant, appropriate and necessary.
• Oversee health education curriculum and disease prevention strategies to residents.
• Review and monitor the medication documentation in the Electronic Medication Administration Record (EMAR) for medications administered during the school day.
• Maintain compliance with Department of Education requirements
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing.
• Possess and maintain licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a minimum of five (5) years' experience with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed, abused/neglected, and/or psychiatrically impaired child/adolescent population with strong working knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Possess and maintain a certification as NJ School Nurse.
• Possess and maintain current professional CPR/AED certification.
Salary : $45 - $50
