School Nurse-DVS

Specific duties and responsibilities:Supervises nursing procedures within the classroom setting as prescribed by the students family physician/specialists/Archway school physicianIdentifies individual students medical needs through observation/monitoring/assessment of student responses to treatment and nursing careWorks cooperatively with parents/teachers in planning/counseling to ensure continuity of nursing careCollects required medical data through state mandated health screenings, health appraisals and physician evaluationsWhen appropriate, participates in IEP development (goals/objectives) for student nursing care plansParticipates in designing medical strategies/nursing techniques/when neededMaintains contact with parents/physician/sending school district/child study team concerning students medical needs, physicals, need for treatment and medical appointment follow-upMonitors administration of medicationMaintains accurate/complete/organized health record filesAssists school physician/school psychiatrist as deemed necessaryOrders/maintains medical equipment/supplies to be used for health services/classrooms/bus transportationArranges teaching staff/nursing para-professionals in services regarding the identification of student physical/medical needs.Coordinates nursing care with other therapeutic/recreational/education activitiesParticipates in Archway child study team meetings with regard to health issuesAttends 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 policyReviews 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.Bachelor's Degree1-3 Years nursing experienceNJ DOE School Nurse CertificationCPR Certification