Part-Time School Nurse - Special Needs School - Non-Profit

The Arc of Essex County • Part-time • Fairfield, New Jersey, United States • $40 / hour • 1d ago

About Us:

The Arc of Essex County is a non-profit organization that provides services and programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our corporate office is located in Livingston, NJ and we have programs throughout Essex County.

The Arc of Essex County’s Stepping Stones School is a Department of Education approved private school for students with disabilities, serving children ages 3-12. Located in Fairfield, NJ, the school is designed to meet the developmental and educational needs of children with cognitive impairments such as Down Syndrome, and other children with similar educational and developmental needs.

Job Summary:

The Stepping Stones School is currently seeking a school nurse who administers the healthcare component of the school under supervision of the School Principal and the Certified School Nurse.

This position is part-time with a requirement to work every Wednesday, and with availability to pick up per-diem hours as needed on other days

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Gather appropriate information from health agencies and professionals
Communicate with physicians and other professionals regarding the health status of students
Evaluate and assess problems, goals and medical plans and participate on the interdisciplinary team to maximize integration of indicated health services into the total program
Maintain appropriate medical records
Educate and assist students’ family in providing follow-up health care
Coordinate the health referral process and communicate health findings to appropriate persons and/or agencies
Recommend, maintain and order medical material and equipment.
Provide health training for staff and family members in conjunction with other team members
Attend team meetings and confer with staff and related services consultants
Develop familiarity with and follow all policies, procedures and standards set forth by the ARC of Essex County, Inc. and Stepping Stones school; NJ Department of Education and NJ Department of Health and Senior Services
Perform additional duties as directed by the Principal

Requirements:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Education / Work Experience / Skills:

Must be a certified Registered Nurse
NJDOE School Nurse certification required
Some experience working with children with developmental disabilities and/or special needs preferred

Disclaimer: Salary is based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience and education. Final compensation may vary.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $40.00 per hour

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