School Nurse

Responsibilities

Review immunization records for school age children
Assist with Medical/Dental Screenings
Prepare and file state reports as required by law
Conduct audiometric screenings
Conduct scoliosis screenings
Conduct vision screenings
Conduct Height and Weight Screenings
Provide other optional screenings as needed, ex. Blood Pressure, Lice
Maintain student health records
Administer medication and/or treatment when necessary for pupils to attend school
Provide first aid and emergency care to all school age children
Provide the following services as promulgated by individual State Law/Regulation:
Notify parent/guardian if a screening defect is found upon screening and recommend appropriate follow-up
Observe and recommend to principal, exclusion of students who show evidence of communicable diseases and/or whose immunization records are not received from parent/guardian after numerous attempts.
Submit monthly report of health services and screenings performed to Catapult Learning Regional Director
Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Required:

Valid NJ RN license, as required by contract.
RN license and a Basic Life Support CPR – Professional Rescuer or Healthcare Provider card, as required by contract.

Preferred:

Pediatric experience is desirable, but not necessary.