Elementary School Nurse Newark, NJ

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School in Newark is seeking a
Full-Time School Nurse for SY 26 - 27!

The School Nurse is a health services specialist who assists pupils and staff in attaining and/or maintaining optimum health, and promoting positive health habits and attitudes. The Nurse must evaluate the physical conditions of students and refer to appropriate resources. The School Nurse must be certified as such in the State of New Jersey and comply with all Federal and State licensing regulations.

• Access the physical well-being of the pupil in terms of developmental and present health status;
• Develop policies, procedures, and work standards for school health program
• Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state, and local laws and agencies
• Screens and conducts health appraisals for staff and students and maintains records
• Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department
• Maintains security of school health supplies
• Corresponds with parents on health needs of children
• Manages student health records;
  
  Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data
• Provides professional development for staff as requested
• Participates in child study team process as needed
• Maintains and requests orders for equipment/supplies for nurse’s office and first aid station
• Administers medication to students as prescribed by physician.

• Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment
• Considerable knowledge of child growth and development
• Working knowledge of public health programs and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies
• Experience in an acute care setting is preferred.

The School Nurse will report directly to the Campus Operations Manager.

Great Oaks Legacy Charter School offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience and acomprehensive benefits package, including:

• Robust medical, dental, and vision insurance plans w/ comprehensive network coverage.
• Up to $5,250 per year in tax exempt student loan and tuition reimbursement.
• Reimbursements for external professional development aligned to your role.
• Wellness reimbursements including gym memberships, spa services, and more.
• Online counseling services - for staff and their dependents - via top-rated therapy app.
• Pre-tax state pension plan benefit w/ addl. options available via voluntary retirement plans.
• Pre-tax dependent care, health, and transit flexible spending plans available.
• Convenient health screening and telemedicine support via Vital Check Wellness platform.

We offer a competitive and fair compensation package that increases based on years of relevant experience.

The minimum base salary for this role is$76,236.00
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The Great Oaks Legacy Charter School is a high-performing, innovative charter public school in Newark NJ, serving students from Pre-K to 12th grade on campuses across the city of Newark. Our mission is to prepare Newark’s students for success in college and beyond.

Our model is based on the following guiding principles that guide our work daily -

• Creating acommunitythat is built upon genuine and meaningful relationships.
  
  GOLCS staff rate our commitment to students as the #1 reason they teach/work at our schools.
• Being surgical in our approach todifferentiationof instruction and support for all students and team members. Our students receive daily tutoring embedded into their school schedule - facilitated by our Ameri Corps team members. Staff members receive individualized coaching and support in their roles.
• Setting and exceeding high expectations for academic growth and character development for all…