TITLE:                        SCHOOL NURSE (Instructional) for the 2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid New Jersey School Nurse Certificate
2. Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures
3. Knowledge of child growth and development, community and family dynamics, current health issues and wellness education
4. Knowledge of community health and social services resources and ability to communicate effectively with nonschool health professionals and social service agencies
5. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
6. Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver or candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

REPORTS TO: Principal and Director of Special Services

JOB GOAL: 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.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Overall

1. Works in cooperation with the school physician, other school health professionals (e.g. dentist, noncertified nurses, optometrist), members of the staff, parents and community health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness.
2. Promotes healthy/safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff to maintain safe and sanitary conditions throughout the school.  Reports problems promptly to the principal.

Surveys, Screening and Record-Keeping

1. Conducts health services and screening programs as required by law and/or board policies.
2. Schedules and supervises health surveys of students and staff.  Assists the school physician with physical examinations; makes referrals and conducts follow-up activities as necessary.
3. Maintains up-to-date health records on all students, maintains separate records of immunizations for the purpose of immunization record auditor and ensures their confidentiality. Is responsible for maintaining confidential health records for students and staff.

Direct medical services provided to students

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. 

1. Is responsible for the availability and maintenance of required medical supplies and equipment.
2. Oversees the secure storage of medications, monitors expiration dates and appropriately disposes of medications as necessary.
3. Administers prescribed medication to students in accordance doctor's orders and with law and board policy.
4. Designates school staff and provides training and supervision to the designated staff for the emergency administration of epinephrine for students known to be at risk  and response to first time allergic reactions at school or school activities.
5. Oversees staff training  and the development and implementation of individual protocols and accommodations to prevent life threatening allergic reactions.
6. Oversees the development and implementation of individualized health care plans and individualized emergency health care plans for students with diabetes.
7. Oversees the development and implementation of accommodations required for other medical conditions.
8. Provides appropriate response to Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders.
9. Manages the regular testing and maintenance of AED equipment. Designates staff and provides training in the emergency use of the AED equipment and response to sudden cardiac arrest.
10. Writes and updates annually accommodation plans for staff and students under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
11. Helps prevent and control communicable disease through inspections, lectures, exclusion and re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school policies.
12. Provides notifications regarding contagious conditions including but not limited to disease and infestations to staff and parents/guardians and oversees development and implementation of classroom and school wide protocols to prevent the spread of contagion and infestation.
13. Oversee the development and implementation of the district exposure plan (bloodborne pathogens and hazardous substances).
14. 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.
15. Confers with and advises students, parents, and staff members on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students. Participates in the development and implementation of the district's emergency and crisis management plan.
16. Assists the principal and the child study team in the identification and placement of students with disabilities who need special education services.
17. Provides special health care and related services to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
18. Administers the district random drug testing program (if applicable).
19. Develops and enforces the school  eye protection program as required by statute and administrative code

Health Education

1. Teaches certain health units.  Provides information and training on health matters at staff meetings and in-service training.  Serves as a resource to teachers and administrators on health matters.
2. Collaborates with community and other nonschool health agencies to meet the health needs of children and families.
3. Provides information to parents and children in a format that allows them to make better choices that improve their health. 

Administrative activities

1. Assists the principal with the preparation of the school's health budget.
2. Assists in the development of policies and procedures for comprehensive health education and services.
3. Develops and maintains the annual school nursing plan in conjunction with the chief school administrator and the school physician. The annual school nursing plan will include a description of basic nursing services provided; a summary of specific medical needs of individual students and how they will be addressed; a description of emergency nursing services; detailed nursing assignments for all school buildings; and a description of nursing and additional medical services to nonpublic schools.
4. Prepares health and safety reports as required by law and/or requested by the principal.
5. Reports any suspicion of child abuse to the Division of Child Protection and Permanence and building principal or his/her designee.
6. Serves on committees as assigned in order to incorporate essential health care information into the deliberations and reports of these committees.
7. Serves as advisor to the school wellness committee.

Other

1. Maintains professional competence through inservice education and participation in other professional development activities. Receives training in the treatment of asthma and maintains a valid current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certificate as required by law and administrative code.
2. Performs such other appropriate duties as required under law or as may be assigned by the principal or student personnel services director.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:           Salary and work year to be established by the board of education using the UTEA salary guide and calendar.

Annual evaluation:             Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations