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.
