Job description

Preschool Nurse (NJ RN Certification)*

_ Job Description _

Basic Function
The school nurse follows the health policy and procedures of Gilmore Memorial Preschool. Coordinates and participates in reviewing and implementing school health services, policies, and procedures. Revisions and updates all standard forms for the school's health program. It ensures those preschool policies and related procedures adhere to legal and regulatory requirements and ethical standards of nursing practice. Functions as the liaison between the school and local health service agencies/providers and community resources. Ability to administer AED procedures in an emergency. Must adhere to the New Jersey Department of Health,
Paterson Department of Health, and Gilmore Memorial Preschool's Confidentiality Clause.

Responsibilities

1 . Provides case management and active collaboration with staff, students, and families to promote self-control and optimal care during school hours. Physician-prescribed medications or health care procedures will be administered to a child with the parent's permission.

2. Coordinates programs and develops timelines for screenings (Eyes, Ears, Weight, Teeth, etc.).

3. Maintains accurate student medical files. Reviews, updates, and completes follow-ups on medical reports, ensuring they are current and accurate. Medical Reports: a. Physicals b. Immunizations c. Universal Medical Reports d. Mandatory Flu Shots, e. Lead Testing

4. Collaborator/Advocator - The school nurse works closely with the Family Workers, community providers/resources, Paterson Public Schools Health Dept., and student families. School Nurse Serves as an interpreter of health mandates, recommendations, and trends to school personnel through written materials, meetings, etc.

5. Guidance and Support - Provides consultation to members of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team members, Child Study Committee, PIRT, and other multidisciplinary teams on health-related concerns. Assists families in finding and using treatment services. Interprets students' health needs to school personnel and facilitates understanding and adjustments to changes and limitations. Collaborates with community agencies to provide resources for students and their families. Serves as a health consultant to the school administration. Must be able to seek out local and other remedies for use in the school setting.

6. An Educator for School and Community Concerns - Develop workshops for teachers, assistants, and other staff on health-related topics. We are conducting in-service training for school personnel on health issues.

Providing classroom health instruction/serving as a resource to increase the existing teaching staff's capacity to achieve the school's health education goals. Participates in the development and implementation of health promotion activities.

7. Work Load Standards - Collects State Mandated data for the Paterson Public School District Health Department, completes and submits all medical Surveys and Program Summaries, including "End of Year of Report," as requested.

State-Mandated Preschool Nurse

School Nurse Skills include the ability to:

• Keep accurate and updated records. Plan, scheduled, and coordinated activities/events
• Deal tactfully with others and exercise good judgment in appraising situations
• Make independent and timely nursing decisions. Document results
• Secure the cooperation and respect of students, faculty, and staff
• Elicit needed information and maintained effective working relationships
• Collect data to direct evidence-based practice
• Record accurately services rendered and interpret and explain records, reports, activities, health care plans, accommodations, and medical interventions.
• Identify health-related barriers to learning (i.e., at-risk behaviors, financial, cultural, economic, etc.)
• Maintain confidentiality of all medical records and information
• Must be computer literate.

Education/ Training:

• Required: Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the State of New Jersey

Experience:

• Early childhood education experience helpful

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Public Health

Physical setting:

• School

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Registered Nurses: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• NJ RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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