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Certified School Nurse
nEOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
nDescription
nThe Nursing profession is life changing and at Matheny we believe that our Nurses are inspirational care giversfor our residents. Nurses at Matheny assume respected leadership roles as part of our medical team with shared decision making responsibilities. Nursing at Matheny is a challenging and rewarding experience. Nurses make a difference both through their compassion and expertise at Matheny. Our focus is on maintaining patient wellness so they can benefit fully from participation in our therapy, education, recreation and community programs. We follow a unit based model of care, with a nurse manager overseeing the overall functioning of each residential unit.
nMatheny is a special hospital for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities Mathenys mission is to provide exceptional care and an optimal quality of life for children and adults with special needs and medically complex developmental disabilities. Each patient has a primary nurse who coordinates all his/her care needs. Our nurses and nurse managers work closely with our paraprofessional care staff for on-going communication and teaching about each individual patient. We maintain close contact with families and acknowledge their importance as a valued member of the healthcare team.
nMatheny currently has a career opportunities available for aFull TimeCertified School Nurse.
nDuties of this position include:
nnnProvides care and oversight of care to students in accordance with physician’s orders, school policy and N.J. Administrative Code.
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nnFacilitates the educational process by improving and protecting the health status of students.
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nnSeeks to prevent illness through the early detection and correction of health problems.
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nnProvide health assessments by:
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n na) Obtains a health and developmental history.
nb) Screens and evaluates findings for deficits in vision, hearing, scoliosis, growth, etc.
nc) Observes the child for development and health patterns in making a nursing assessment and nursing diagnosis.
nd) Identifies health findings, which do not fall within the normal range for our student population.
nnDevelops and implements a health plan.
n na) Interprets the health status of students to school personnel.
nb) Initiates referrals to parents, school personnel and community health resources for intervention, remediation, and follow through.
nc) Provides ongoing health information to students, parents, school personnel and health agencies.
nnnRecommends and helps to implement modifications of school programs to meet students' health needs.
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nnMaintains, evaluates, and interprets cumulative health data to accommodate individual needs of students
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nnParticipates as the health specialist on the student education evaluation team to develop the health individualized educational plan (I.E.P.)
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nnPlans and implements school health management protocols for the student with chronic health problems, including the administration of medication.
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nnParticipates in home visits to assess the family’s needs as related to the student's health.
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nnDevelops procedures and provides for crises intervention for acute illness, injury and emotional disturbances.
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nnPromotes and assists in the control of communicable diseases through preventive immunization programs, early detection, surveillance and reporting of contagious diseases.
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nnRecommends provisions for a school environment conducive to learning.
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nnProvides information on health.
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n na) Provides health information to assist students and families in making health-related decisions.
nb) Participates in health education directly and indirectly for the improvement of health by teaching persons to become more assertive health consumers and to assume greater responsibility for their own health.
nc) Provides information to adolescents concerning health problems in order to encourage responsible decision-making practices.
nd) Serves as a resource person to the classroom teacher and administrator in health instruction and as a member of the health curriculum development committees.
nnnCoordinates school and community health activities and serves as a liaison person between the home, school, and community.
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nnEngages in research and evaluation of school health services to act as a change agent for school health programs and school nursing practices
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n nAdministration:
nnnIs responsible for maintaining and updating cumulative health records.
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nnHelps develop/revise school health policies, procedures and standing orders.
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nnPrepares the budget for school health supplies for review by principal.
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nnReviews, revises and implements emergency policies, including in-service health and safety programs for personnel.
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nnOrganizes, instructs, and supervises all RN’s passing medication or conducting treatment to school students during the school day, all 1-1 nurses, school health volunteers or assistants.
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nnReports regularly to the principal on school health activities.
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nnReports any and all health related issues to the principal as required by statute
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nnImplements the school medication policy and procedure.
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n nCoordination:
nnnInterprets school health services to school personnel.
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nnPlans, implements, and supervises school health screening programs in accordance with state and district requirements and recommendations. Provides follow-up services when indicated.
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nnInterprets appraisal findings, and helps students and parents accept responsibility for diagnosis and treatment.
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nnServes as a health liaison between school, home, and the community. Makes home visits as needed.
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nnEncourages parents to maintain current immunization protection as required
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nnParticipates in the health aspects of pre-registration in the school.
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nnHelps school personnel recognize departures from appropriate behavior and growth patterns; helps students and staff adjust student programs when necessary to accommodate health needs of students.
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nnServes as a resource person to school personnel. Participates selectively in classroom instruction under the supervision of the teacher.
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n nnnReviews student immunization records annually for evidence of student compliance to immunization schedule pursuant to N.J.A.C.
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nnUpdates the School Health Services Plan with the School Physician annually.
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nnEducates school staff on communicable disease, anaphylaxis, asthma and transmission-based precautions.
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nnEvaluates students for communicable diseases and recommends exclusion as necessary in accordance with the N.J.A.C.
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nnAttends traditional school based activities such as Back-to-School Night, Prom, Open House, and parent conferences. Provides oversight as per school based certificate and assignment. Accompanies students and staff on field trips as directed.
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n nIncentives for joining the Matheny team:
nnnPaid Training
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nnStaff Appreciation events
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nnHealth and Wellness fairs
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nnEmployee Recognition Awards
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nnDiversity events
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nnEmployee Referral Bonuses
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n nFor Full Time employees, Matheny offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical/dental, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, tax deferred retirement plan, and generous paid time off.
nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
nThe salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
nThe salary range for this position is $89,635 - $107,562 annually.
nSalary ranges shown on third-party job sites may not accurately reflect ranges provided by Matheny Medical and Educational Center. Candidates should check for accurate information and discuss salary/hourly details and our comprehensive benefits with a recruiter, if selected for an interview.
nEnriching Lives. Growing Abilities.
nPosition Requirements
nQualifications and Educational Requirements
nBachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.
nCredentials
nCurrent Registered Professional Nursing license issued by NJ State Board of Nursing.
nEducation Services Endorsement certification from the Department of Education for School Nurse or School Nurse/non-instructional.
nCurrent Healthcare provider CPR/AED certification
nFull-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
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nThis position is currently accepting applications.
Worksite address
peapack and gladstone, NJ, 07997, US
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