Substitute School Nurse

Substitute School Nurses Needed Qualifications : New Jersey School Nurse Certificate Current Registered Nurse License Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification Responsibilities Oversee the Health Office 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.

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. Helps prevent and control communicable disease through lectures, inspections, exclusion and re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school policies.

Confers with and advises students, parents and staff members on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students. 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 Superintendent. Administers prescribed medication to students in accordance with law and board policy.

When applicable, maintains guardian/custody status records in student health files. Maintains records of and monitors absences and tardiness. Provides special health care and related services to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Reports any suspicion of child abuse to the Superintendent of his/her designee.

Required criminal history background check and Physical Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status Daily Rate : $200.00 per day