School Nurse (RN) - Newark
School Nurse (RN) - Newark
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Job Description
Heres what you need to know:
Were looking for a dedicated School Nurse to help ensure the health and safety of our students and school community. In this role youll provide direct health services to students conduct state-mandated health screenings ensure full compliance with immunization requirements and maintain accurate and confidential health records. Youll work closely with teachers the school social worker child study team and operations staff to ensure every student is supported and safe.
Please note: Candidates must hold a current New Jersey School Nurse Certification or meet the eligibility requirements for a standard or emergency school nurse certificate.
A Bit More About You
- Youre a strong collaborator and work well in team settings.
- You have a proven track record of achieving results.
- Youre committed to doing whatever it takes to support students and staff.
- You anticipate challenges and proactively problem-solve.
- You spot inefficiencies and arent afraid to bring fresh creative solutions.
- Youre comfortable managing multiple projects at onceeven when things feel a little unclear.
- You stay calm and positive in high-pressure situations.
Heres what youll be doing:
- Maintain accurate and confidential student health records including immunization data physical exams screenings referrals and medical histories.
- Administer medications and treatments according to state laws school policies and standing orders.
- Respond to acute illnesses injuries and emotional health concerns with appropriate interventions.
- Develop and implement care plans based on assessments and ongoing evaluations.
- Monitor immunization compliance and communicable diseases; promote a safe and healthy school environment.
- Assist families in accessing community health resources and support services.
- Collaborate with staff (including food services physical education and counselors) to promote student wellness.
- Provide input and advice to school-based teams including student support teams.
- Maintain and manage supplies and equipment for the nurses office and first aid stations.
- Participate in occasional after-school events such as family nights student performances and parentteacher conferences.
Qualifications :
Must Haves
- Candidates must hold a current New Jersey School Nurse Certification or meet the eligibility requirements for a standard or emergency school nurse certificate.
- A bachelors degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- A current Providers Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AED) certification.
Additional Information :
Compensation & Benefits
KIPP New Jersey offers a market-competitive salary ranging from $50000-$73000 for candidates with a LPN and $61000-$78500 for candidates with a RN. Salary ranges at KIPP are set based upon the role level and function using benchmarks in the education and non-profit sector and allow for growth within the role. Individual compensation within this range will be set based on a variety of factors including but not limited to relevant professional experience and qualifications; education skills and training; and market conditions.
In addition to a competitive salary KIPP NJ offers a generous benefits package including but not limited to the following:
- Robust benefits that include medical dental and vision
- Participation in the New Jersey Teachers Pension and Annuity Fund provided appropriate teacher certification
- Optional participation in the KIPP NJ 403b retirement plan including matching contributions
- A school-issued laptop
- Transportation benefits for TEAMmates commuting into Newark from the New York City area
- Generous Time-Off including 3.5-4 school vacation weeks (depending on the year) allocated sick and personal days and an extended summer break
- Up to 12 weeks 100% parental leave for primary caregivers
- Employer paid life insurance
- Extensive optional ancillary benefits including short term and long term disability and accident and hospital indemnity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex gender age religion national origin citizen status marital status physical or mental disability military or veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Our organization will make a reasonable accommodation to known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the organization. No questions on this application are asked for any unlawful purpose.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
