School Nurse

RESPONSIBILITY SNAPSHOT

• Administer medication/treatment when necessary for students that attend school according to district boards of education policy.
• Physical assessment of every student to determine wellness.
• Care for sick and injured pupils and arrange for appropriate course of action.
• Assist with physical examinations for: (a) sports participants, (b) working paper applicants, (c) child study team referrals.
• Maintain student health records, including medication history.
• Maintain record of annual physical examinations for all employees.
• Assist with annual Blood Borne Pathogens in-service.
• Maintain appropriate first aid supplies in the school building and in the vans.
• Conduct CPR training for staff as needed.
• Annually conduct audiometric screenings for all students in conjunction with the Speech and Language Department.
• Conduct bi-annual vision screenings on all pupils.
• Provide special health care and related services to meet the needs of students.
• Review immunization records for all students.
• Maintain compliance with Department of Education guidelines.

• Credentials: Minimum of an RN required.
• Experience: 2 years’ nursing experience;
  Experience working with individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.
• Skills and Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate a sound working knowledge of both theory and practice of health care;
  Proven commitment to helping individuals with autism and their families;
  Demonstrated ability to ensure organizational compliance with contractual/regulatory bodies;
  Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with individuals and groups, internal and external to the Eden Family of Services, to achieve desired results;
  Demonstrated ability to analyze an issue or problem and make recommendations for an effective and efficient resolution;
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  Excellent presentation skills.

• Benefits:
  Eden offers a well-rounded benefits package including medical and dental, life insurance, retirement savings, paid time off, and more.
• Growth:
  In addition to tuition assistance, we have many opportunities for team building and professional development.
• Core Values:
  Believe More + Do What it Takes + Work Together + Show Compassion + Be True.

The Eden School is located at 2 Merwick Rd, Princeton NJ.

Salary starts at $60,000 and is commensurate with education and experience.

Send your resume to Lauren McAllister llister or apply directly /careers.