QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must hold a valid New Jersey School Nurse endorsement (3000) or School Nurse/Non-Instructional endorsement (3010), maintain an active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license, hold current CPR/AED certification, and have a criminal history record check on file.

REPORTS TO: The Principal or the appropriately certificated designee.

SUPERVISES: Students

JOB GOAL: The School Nurse provides health services that help students stay healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Working with families, school staff, and community resources, the nurse identifies health-related barriers to school participation and helps coordinate appropriate supports.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten (10) Months

DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES: The School Nurse

• Assess and respond to student illness, injury, and other health concerns during the school day.
• Develop and coordinate school health supports that address students’ individual medical needs.
• Administer prescribed medication in accordance with approved written policies and procedures.
• Plan and conduct required health screenings and coordinate referrals and follow-up.
• Maintain accurate, confidential health records, including immunization information, screening results, and required testing records.
• Communicate with families and staff about student health needs and their implications for school participation.
• Collaborate with the principal and school staff on plans for students with medical needs and on maintaining a safe school environment.
• Serve as a health resource for students, families, and staff, and connect families with community health resources when appropriate.
• Help develop and implement school health-service procedures in collaboration with school and district staff.
• Participate in student-support meetings, including Child Study Team meetings when requested, and complete other duties related to school nursing services.