Position Summary:

Archbishop Damiano School seeks a compassionate, experienced Certified School Nurse to provide nursing services for students ages 3 to 21 with disabilities and complex medical needs. The position provides day-to-day clinical leadership in conjunction with other nursing staff, supports coordinated student care and cross-training, and reports to the Executive Director, who retains overall administrative oversight of the Nursing Department.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Student Health and Clinical Care:

Provide timely nursing assessment and compassionate care to students ages 3–21 with disabilities and complex medical needs.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments; provide seizure management, suctioning, tracheostomy and G-tube care as ordered and within demonstrated competency.
Respond promptly to changes in student condition and medical emergencies; initiate appropriate emergency procedures and communicate concerns without delay.
Support student medical needs during school activities and community-based instruction (CBI) as required by individual student plans.

2. Documentation and Safety:

Maintain accurate, timely and confidential student health documentation, including medications, interventions, incidents and communications.
Follow physician orders, individualized healthcare and emergency plans, infection-control practices and school safety procedures.
Communicate relevant health concerns, incidents and required follow-up to nursing colleagues, families and administration as appropriate.

3. Department Leadership and Collaboration:

Serve as day-to-day clinical lead for nursing staff while the Executive Director retains overall administrative oversight of the department.
Work in conjunction with other nurses to coordinate assignments, handoffs, student care priorities and coverage.
Promote ongoing knowledge-sharing and planned cross-training among nursing staff to ensure continuity of care.
Provide clinical guidance and support to nursing colleagues; identify training needs and coordinate orientation and professional development.
Communicate staffing, performance and operational concerns to the Executive Director; provide input on evaluations and recommendations as requested.

4. School Health Coordination:

Coordinate individualized healthcare plans, emergency plans, screenings and school health processes within the authority of the applicable NJDOE certification.
Collaborate with families, medical providers, Child Study Team members, teachers and administrators.
Monitor nursing records, supplies and equipment; recommend improvements to student health services.

5. Other Responsibilities:

Participate in department meetings, required in-service training and school emergency drills.
Maintain professional competency and comply with school policies and applicable professional standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned consistent with credentials and scope of practice.

Qualification for the Position:

Current, unrestricted New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Valid New Jersey Department of Education School Nurse/Non-Instructional Standard Certificate (Endorsement Code 3010) or School Nurse Standard Certificate (Endorsement Code 3000).
Current healthcare-provider CPR/BLS certification.
Approved NJDOE criminal history review and other required school employment clearances. Two years of nursing experience with complex medical needs preferred; pediatric or school nursing experience strongly preferred.
Competency in student-specific care needs, clinical judgment, communication, documentation and collaborative leadership.

Work Environment:

Work takes place in school health offices, classrooms, common areas and, when assigned, community-based instructional settings. Duties may require standing, walking, bending, rapid emergency response, medical equipment use and assisting with student positioning or transfers using approved safe-handling procedures. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 48-Week Contract

Benefits:

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision Insurance

Archbishop Damiano School is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug-free workplace, and complies with applicable ADA requirements.

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