School Nurse - LPN - Newark (23-24)

Here’s What You Need To KnowWe need YOU to help keep our students and community safe and healthy!The School Nurse is responsible for providing health services to students, conducting state-mandated screenings, maintaining 100% immunization state compliance, and maintaining accurate files. The School Nurse will collaborate with the school social worker, teachers, child study team and the operations team to ensure that all students are healthy and safe.A Bit More About You…Demonstrated ability to work with a team on collaborative projectsA track record of driving results and achieving goalsCommitment to do whatever it takes to ensure our teachers and students have what they need to be successfulAbility to proactively problem solve; anticipate challenges before they occurAbility to identify inefficiencies and generate creative solutionsAbility to develop and manage multiple projects simultaneously and comfortably with ambiguityAbility to troubleshoot and manage high stress situations with a calm and positive demeanorHere are some examples of what you’ll be doing as the NurseMaintain and ensure the confidentiality of a complete up to date student health record. Such records include, but are not limited to immunization data, physical examinations, screenings, referrals, follow-up required and specific medical conditionAdminister medication to students in accordance with law, Policy, and school standing ordersFollow protocols that provide for crisis intervention for acute illness, injury and emotional disturbancesDevelop plans for student care based on assessment, interventions, and identification of outcomes, and the evaluation of careMonitor immunizations, manage communicable diseases, and assess the school environment as to prevent injury and ensure safetyManages student health records; Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health dataAssisting families with locating community health resourcesServe as consultants to other school professionals, such as food service personnel, physical education teachers and counselorsProvide health advice to school educational teams, such as the School Support TeamMaintain and request orders for equipment/supplies for nurse’s office and first aid stationPeriodically participate in events outside of normal school hours such as family evenings, student performances and teacher–parent conferences.