School Nurse - Camden

Job Description

• Demonstrated ability to work with a team on collaborative projects
• A track record of driving results and achieving goals
• Commitment to do whatever it takes to ensure our teachers and students have what they need to be successful
• Ability to proactively problem solve; anticipate challenges before they occur
• Ability to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutions
• Ability to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously and comfortably with ambiguity
• Ability to troubleshoot and manage high stress situations with a calm and positive demeanor

• Maintain and ensure the confidentiality of a complete up to date student health record. Such records include, but are not limited to immunization data, physical examinations, screenings, referrals, follow-up required and specific medical condition
• Administer medication to students in accordance with law, Policy, and school standing orders
• Follow protocols that provide for crisis intervention for acute illness, injury and emotional disturbances
• Developplans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of care
• Monitor immunizations, manage communicable diseases, and assessthe school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safety
• Manages student health records; Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data
• Assisting families with locating community health resources
• Serve as consultants to other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers and counselors
• Provide health advice to school educational teams, such as the School Support Team
• Maintainand requestorders for equipment/supplies for nurse’s office and first aid station
• Periodically participate in events outside of normal school hours such as family nights, student performances and teacher–parent conferences.

Qualifications

• A current New Jersey registered professional nurse license (RN) issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing is required.
• Must either currently possess a School Based Nursing Certification or meet eligibility requirements to obtain School Based Nursing Certification.
• A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• A current Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification.
• Complete training in airway management and in the use of nebulizers and inhalers consistent with nationally recognized standards, including, but not limited to, those of the National Institutes of Health and the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology.
• A Department-approved college curriculum for the preparation of school nurses or a program of studies (minimum of 15 semester-hour credits).
• Proficiency in EMR systems and Microsoft products.

Additional Information

KIPP New Jersey | KIPP Miami is an equal opportunity employer.

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