School Nurse-DVS

DescriptionSpecific duties and responsibilities:

Supervises nursing procedures within the classroom setting as prescribed by the students family physician/specialists/Archway school physician
Identifies individual students medical needs through observation/monitoring/assessment of student responses to treatment and nursing care
Works cooperatively with parents/teachers in planning/counseling to ensure continuity of nursing care
Collects required medical data through state mandated health screenings, health appraisals and physician evaluations
When appropriate, participates in IEP development (goals/objectives) for student nursing care plans
Participates in designing medical strategies/nursing techniques/when needed
Maintains contact with parents/physician/sending school district/child study team concerning students medical needs, physicals, need for treatment and medical appointment follow-up
Monitors administration of medication
Maintains accurate/complete/organized health record files
Assists school physician/school psychiatrist as deemed necessary
Orders/maintains medical equipment/supplies to be used for health services/classrooms/bus transportation
Arranges teaching staff/nursing para-professionals in services regarding the identification of student physical/medical needs.
Coordinates nursing care with other therapeutic/recreational/education activities
Participates in Archway child study team meetings with regard to health issues
Attends scheduled staff meetings and participates in scheduled extracurricular events, & special projects.
Arrives to work on time and adheres to the electronic sign in/payroll system and attendance policy
Reviews and updates standing orders annually.
Sends mandated reports to the state.
Attends yearly Handle With Care Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.
Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QualificationsBachelor's Degree
1-3 Years nursing experience
NJ DOE School Nurse Certification
CPR Certification
RN License