Substitute School Nurse

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ School Nurse
• Date Posted: 5/7/2021
• Location:
  
  Oradell Public School District

Title
:
Substitute School Nurse

The district is seeking individuals to serve as Substitute Nurses. You must hold a NJ Registered Nurse license and have or be eligible to receive a NJ:
School Nurse or NJ School Nurse Substitute Credential.

• To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate.

• Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers.
• Uses personal computers.

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure proper maintenance in the school setting.
• Ability to problem solve job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others.
• Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

• Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state.
• Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

AA/EOE