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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.

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