Registered Nurse (RN) - School RN
Oradell Public School District
Oradell, NJ

Substitute School Nurse

Position Type: Student Support Services/School Nurse Date Posted: 5/7/2021 Location: Oradell Public School District &nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide Job Description Title: Substitute School Nurse The district is seeking individuals to serve as Substitute Nurses. You must hold a NJ Registered Nurse license and have or be eligible to receive a NJ: School Nurse or NJ School Nurse Substitute Credential. Position Purpose: * To provide assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management and/or referrals concerning the health and medical care needs of students for the purpose of minimizing absences due to illness, maximizing educational opportunities, and creating a healthy school climate. Equipment: * Uses medical equipment to provide health care to students/staff, including, but not limited to stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers. * Uses personal computers. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, nutrition, and related areas. * Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students. * Ability to convey appropriate medical information to school district staff or medical professionals to ensure a proper maintenance in the school setting. * Ability to problem solve job-related issues. * Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs. * Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors, administrators, physicians, and to coordinate work with principal, teachers and others. * Ability to describe orally and in writing school health services provided, issues and concerns regarding school health. * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work. License or Certificate: * Registered professional nurse, designated as R.N. as defined and determined by state law, and currently licensed in the state. * Current certification in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). AA/EOE