About this opportunity
Paterson Public Schools lists this Certified School Nurse opportunity in paterson, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The School Nurse supports student health and well-being through proactive medical care, prevention, and education. This role includes conducting health assessments, managing chronic and acute conditions, and coordinating care with families, school staff, and outside providers. School Nurses support improved student outcomes, and contribute to a safe and supportive learning environment. In alignment with District goal to ensure that the needs of the whole child (social, emotional, academic and physical) are met.
Qualifications:
Registered Professional Nurse - Licensed by the Division of Consumer Affairs in the State of New Jersey
NJ Department of Education Standard Instructional School Nurse Certificate or enrolled in an Instructional School Nurse Certificate Program
Must meet (at minimum) NJ State/DOE requirements for School Nurse Emergency Certification
CPR/AED Valid Health Care Provider and Professional Rescuer Certification
Current experience working as a School Nurse in a setting with students with special needs preferred.
Familiarity in working with students with significant physical and intellectual disabilities.
Familiarity in working with students with complex medical conditions.
Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to use electronics for Google Classroom, word processing, data management, information retrieval, visual and audio presentations
Must have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative
Must provide 3 letters of references from current or former employers or other professional sources and/or copies of recent evaluation when school nursing services and teaching were performed
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, with staff, students. parents, and community
Reports to: Building Administrator and Supervisors of Nursing
For more information about this position, please visit the Job Descriptions page. Meet such alternatives to above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable
Pending budget availability
All postings are open for ten (10) consecutive days following the date posted or until filled
Paterson Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected characteristic, in accordance with federal and New Jersey law.
Worksite address
paterson, NJ, 07544, US
Who can apply
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