What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Nurse position at TRENTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS?
TRENTON BOARD OF EDUCATION
JOB DESCRIPTION
SCHOOL NURSE
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Valid license as a registered professional nurse in New Jersey.
2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent from an accredited
college or university.
3. School nurse certificate in New Jersey.
4. Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
5. Current driver's license, for self transportation to complete nursing assignments.
REPORTS TO:
The Medical Department and reports to the Supervisor of Nurses and the Building Administrator.
JOB GOAL To serve as a health service specialist who assists pupils, staff and families in attaining and maintaining an optimum level of wellness and promotes positive health habits and attitudes. The Certified School Nurse practices within New Jersey law and the board's policies and administrative guidelines.
SUPERVISES:
N/A
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assess the physical well-being and growth and development of the pupil by
screening for: vision, color perception, dental, hearing, blood pressure, height and weight, scoliosis and such other screening(s) as required by the Board of
Education and the State of New Jersey.
2. Coordinate and assist the school medical inspector with student physical Examinations.
3. Administer prescribed medications and/or treatments, when necessary for pupils
to attend school, as established by the Board of Education and the State of New
Jersey.
4. Administer first aid to pupils and staff in accordance with Board of Education
approved first aid procedures.
5. Provide health counseling to pupils, parents and staff.
6. Participate with the child study team in the identification, referrals and health appraisals for handicapped pupils.
7. Provide special health care and related services to meet the needs of handicapped pupils as established by federal law.
8. Maintain a comprehensive health services record system and complete all reports as established by the Board of Education and the State of New Jersey.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $67,000.00 - $104,300.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $67,000 - $104,300
