Position Type:
Student Support Services/School Nurse

Date Posted:
3/17/2025

Location:
District

Date Available:
09/01/2025

Closing Date:
04/25/2025

Date Posted: March 17, 2025
Job Title: School Nurse
Start Date: September 1, 2026
Length of Assignments: 2025-2026 school year
Salary: Per MEA Agreement

Position Summary: Serves as a health services specialist in assisting students and families in attaining and maintaining an optimum level of wellness while promoting positive health habits and attitudes. The School Nurse practices within NJ law and in alignment with Board policies and administrative guidelines.

Qualifications: NJ Certification as a School Nurse. Current license as a registered professional nurse in New Jersey. A Bachelor's Degree based upon a four-year curriculum in an accredited college. Organization, communications and human relations skills.

Job Goal: To support the instructional program by creating a climate of health and well being in the district schools and by addressing the health needs of the school consistent with the goals set forth by the Board of Education and within the resources provided by the Board.

Performance Responsibilities:

A. Planning

Maintains a complete, up-to-date health record system using available technology.
Serves as consultant and resource person in health instruction and curriculum planning.
Facilitates the implementation of homebound instruction.
Provides input to the administration concerning the implementation of state law and the development of district policies and procedures related to health issues.

B. Student Evaluation

Assesses the physical, emotional, and social health status of students and implements appropriate strategies to support and maintain students' overall well-being.
Plans and conducts screenings, examinations and health appraisals in accordance with state law and district policy.
Monitors newly enrolled students in order to ensure that state law and district policy are implemented concerning health issues (i.e., immunization, medical records).
Advises and counsels students, staff and parents, as appropriate, concerning health issues.
Administers medications and provides daily treatments per physician's orders.
Provides blood pressure, height and weight, hearing and vision screening per state guidelines, making medical referrals as necessary.
Cares for the routine health challenges of children during school hours.
Develops individualized health care plans for students with special health concerns.
Responds and quickly assesses medical emergencies, taking appropriate actions in accordance with emergency procedures established by school policy and state health regulations.
Makes referrals to school resources and/or community agencies as necessary.
Refers students with suspected disabilities to district specialists/Intervention and Referral Services Committee.
Facilitates health appraisals for pupils referred to the Child Study Team.
Participates in Child Study Team deliberations when applicable.

C. School and Community Relations

Communicates with parents/guardians as needed concerning their child's health.
Cooperates and shares professionally with members of the district staff.
Keeps staff informed about relevant health issues.
Communicates with various health-related organizations in the community and surrounding areas as needed for students and staff.

D. Professional Growth

Maintains professional competence by doing professional reading and attending appropriate workshops, courses and conferences in keeping with the needs of the student body and in accordance with district guidelines.
Assists in providing training for district staff concerning health-related issues.

E. Other

Makes recommendations to the principal regarding health and safety to promote a safe, healthy and comfortable learning environment.
Administers medication in accordance with state law and district policy.
Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the principal.

Technology Skills:

Proficient in software applications related to role, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Frontline, and Genesis Student Information System. Ability to conduct meetings synchronously and asynchronously.

Application Deadline: April 25, 2025
Application Process: All Candidates should apply online at www.generalasp.com/mtps/onlineapp.

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