1. Job Description:
The School Nurse’s responsibilities are as follows:
· To review and update all medical records to insure the health and well being of all students of Bergen Center for Child Development. This shall include yearly dental and physical examination reports
· To coordinate with Orthopedic Surgeon Scoliosis Screening and report to parents
· To conduct yearly eye examinations to ascertain if follow up is required with qualified Optometrist and report to parents
· To obtain parental and physician authorization for administration of medications at prescribed times such as: epileptic drugs, psychotropic drugs, antihistamines, or any medication(s) pursuant to the child’s well-being and administer same
· To provide first aid treatment in compliance with the rules and regulations set by the Board of Education having jurisdiction
· To review and update yearly existing disaster plans in compliance with NJ rules and regulations
· To compile and update a list of students’ specific allergic reactions and report same to teachers and cafeteria staff
· To notify NJ State Department of Education of all communicable diseases and where required under the law notify Federal Center for Disease Control
· To contact parents when indicators are present that a doctor should be seen
· To coordinate with the Director the exclusion of children from school when in violation of NJ Administrative Code or Title 18A
· To check children upon return from illness
· To meet with staff members when necessary regarding physical and/or emotional problems in order to implement a plan of action
· To notify the parents of illnesses, etc. and any first aid delivered during school hours and follow up in writing any notification by telephone
· To transport or assist in transport to hospital (with record) “any student requiring emergency medical treatment and to complete all reports of same”
· To administer Mantoux testing when necessary
· To schedule and implement Family Life Program; to keep a parent/staff library on books, periodicals and filmstrips; to coordinate home/school programs of interest
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- NJ School Nurse Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person