BelovED CCS has three campuses, an Elementary School, Middle School, and High School. We are hiring a School Nurse for one of our campuses. Salary: $72,000-$85,000 Hours: 7:25am-3:45pm (may vary by campus) Be Part of Our Growing High-Performance School We have achieved a high level of academic success without burning out our teachers by meshing an effective education program with effective teacher supports and professional development... And we are growing: we add additional grade levels and hire additional teachers each year. If you want to work in a highly successful charter school that supports its teachers, serving a student mix that is among the most diverse in America while enjoying the cultural vibrancy of Jersey City, Hoboken and New York City (just 2 miles away), then apply today online at www.belovedccs.org/careers. Requirements + The Candidate needs to possess School Nurse certification in New Jersey. (We would consider someone with an RN/BSN who is looking to enroll in a School Nurse Certification program.) + School Nurse experience preferred. + Excellence in communication and organization skills. + Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, families, staff and community with diverse backgrounds. + Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities. + Self-Starter and someone who takes initiative. Nurse Responsibilities + Carrying out written orders of the medical home and standing orders of the school physician; + Conducting health screenings which include height, weight, blood pressure, hearing, vision and scoliosis; + Monitoring vital signs and general health status for emergent issues for students suspected of being under the influence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances; + Maintaining student health records; + Recommending to the school principal those students who shall not be admitted to or retained in the school building based on a parent‘s failure to provide evidence of the child‘s immunization according to specified schedules; + Annually reviewing student immunization records to confirm with the medical home that the medical condition for the exemption from immunization continues to be applicable; + Recommending to the school principal exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable disease; + Directing and supervising the emergency administration of epinephrine and training school staff designated to serve as delegates; + Administering asthma medication through use of a nebulizer; + Directing and supervising the health services activities of any school staff to whom the certified School Nurse has delegated a nursing task; + When appropriate, transmitting a summary of relevant health and medical information to a Child Study Team; + Writing and updating, at least annually, the individualized health care plan and the individualized emergency healthcare plan for students’ medical needs and instructing staff as appropriate; + Implementing and assisting in the development of healthcare procedures for students in the event of an emergency; + Instructing teachers on communicable disease and other health concerns; + Providing other nursing services consistent with the School Nurse‘s certification; + Collaborating with staff in grade-level and department planning meetings, and in professional development activities; + Helping with school-wide activities and providing supervision of students during class, breaks, and meals when needed; + Any other tasks dictated by the School Principal related to student health and wellness; + Assisting with tasks necessary for the successful and orderly functioning of the school (such as hallway supervision, arrival/departure transitions, field trips, and other such duties as the school leadership may request from staff); and + Participating in events outside of normal school hours such as family nights, student performances, field trips, and teacher–parent conferences. Benefits + Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) + Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) + Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) + Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) + Short Term & Long Term Disability + Training & Development As an equal opportunity employer, Empowerment Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability. INDSUPPORT