Schools - Rn Nurse

Registered Nurse (High School) in Orange
As a school nurse working with ProCare Therapy, we are searching for bright, experienceand proficient nurses to come into this role.
The nurse will act as "school nurse" over the high school, working in the health room.
General nursing duties apply and include direct student care, medication administration, staff trainings, and record keeping.
Job Details

• High School school position
• Provide direct skilled nursing services, first aid, illness and emergency care to students in accordance with school policy and professional nursing standards
• Administer medications and treatments as a professional nurse(e.g. glucose testing, medication administration, nebulizer/inhaler treatments, etc.)
• Maintain a daily log of health office visits including student visits and actions taken
• Conduct health care assessment and decision making based on medical knowledge and licensure
• Conduct vision and hearing screenings and other screenings as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality and data privacy
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, and staff Maintain and update health records, immunization files, and records.
• Assist Licensed School Nurse in the development and implementation of IEP, IHP, and other health planning for students under their license and direction. Participate on Child Study Team, assist Licensed School Nurse in assessment, development, and implementation of IEP, IHP and other health plans for students under their license and direction, submit Third Party Billing as needed Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse in accordance with the New Jersey Board of Nursing
• Current First Aid and CPR certification
• Ability to readily navigate and utilize computer systems (ie: data entry systems, email, Microsoft Word and Google Drive)
• Ability to communicate with students, parents, staff, and community in a positive and responsive manner that is consistently welcoming and promotes good working relationships (oral, electronic, and written forms)
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance An appreciation of diversity in all interactions and job functions
• Ability to initiate and follow through with assigned tasks independently

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• 401k matching plan
• Competitive hourly pay (paid weekly) starting at $33.50/hr and increases will be based onexperience

If you are a Registered Nurse in the state of New Jersey, and looking for work in a school environment, consider applying below and send an email to Jacob.Nichols@procaretherapy.com with your resume and professional references.
I look forward to hearing from you.