School Nurse (Middle School)

The Community Charter School of Paterson (CCSP) is seeking a School Nurse to join the CCSP Middle School.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works in cooperation with the consulting school physician, members of the staff, parents, and community health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness. Conducts health services and screening programs as required by law and/or Board policies. Schedules and supervises health surveys of students and staff.

Makes referrals and conducts follow-up activities as necessary. 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. Responsible for the availability and maintenance of required medical supplies and equipment.

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 diseases through lectures, inspections, exclusion, and re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school policies. Notifies the CEO or the designee of the need to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

Confers with and advises students, parents, and staff members on matters pertaining to the health and safety of students. Participates in the development and implementation of the school’s emergency and crisis management plan. Assists the Director of Student Support Services, the CEO, and the child study team in the identification and placement of students with disabilities who need special education services.

Participates in the development of a comprehensive health education curriculum and serves as a health/safety education resource person to teachers. Upon request, assists teachers with instruction of certain health units. Promotes a healthy/safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff in maintaining safe and sanitary conditions throughout the school.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree. School Nurse Certification. Registered Nurse Certification.

Employee benefits, including health benefits and PTO benefits are a valuable part of the total compensation package at CCSP. The CCSP benefits package is subject to the terms outlined in the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for members that are subject to the CBA. The benefits package for staff members that are not subject to the terms of the CBA is at the sole discretion of the Board of Trustees.

Community Charter School of Paterson is among the top 1% in the state for student growth in math and reading—proof of our commitment to academic excellence.

Community Charter School of Paterson is an equal-opportunity employer.