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Substitute School Nurse (Grades K-12)

@ Atlantic County Vocational School District
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Atlantic County Special Services, New Jersey, United States
OnsiteAll Commitments Available
Responsibilities:greeting students, supervising students, providing care
Requirements Summary:RN license and New Jersey School Nurse Substitute Certificate; strong health nursing, emergency care, and communication skills; background check and U.S. citizenship/residency proof; substitute nursing experience preferred.
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    Substitute School Nurse (Grades K-12) JobID: 487
  • Position Type:
      Student Support Services/Substitute School Nurse

  • Date Posted:
      7/24/2024

  • Location:
      Atlantic County Special Services

  • Date Available:
      TBD

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    Substitute School Nurse for Atlantic County Special Services

    Position Purpose 

     
    • To promote health and safety in the school environment and provide health services to students, faculty and staff; to assist with the teaching of sound health practices

     
    Essential Functions
    • Reports to the office upon arrival at school
    • Checks for messages or materials requiring immediate attention
    • Requests clarification of school rules and procedures if necessary
    • Arrives in the Nurse's Ofice on schedule to greet students and remains in the assigned area classroom so that students are effectively supervised
    • Maintains the established routines and procedures of the school nurse's ofice
    • Supports the other school nurses.
    • Provides emergency care in case of sudden illness and administers first-aid in case of injury to students or staff according to established policies and procedures
    • Notifies Principal or his/her designee to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
    • Performs other duties within the scope of his/her employment and certification as may be assigned
     
     
    Equipment
    • Uses standard office equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone. 

     
    Travel Requirements
    • Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 
     

      Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
    • Works in standard office and school building environments. 
     


    Qualifications Profile
    • Valid New Jersey School Nurse Substitute Certificate
    • Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures
    • Knowledge of child growth and development, community and family dynamics, current health issues and wellness education
    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Knowledge of community health and social services resources and ability to communicate effectively with nonschool health professionals and social service agencies
    • Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status


    Education
    • Must have RN License
     

    Experience
    • Successful prior substitute nursing experience for the appropriate grade level preferred.