Substitute School Nurse

Mountain Lakes School District - Mountain Lakes, NJ

- Entry Level

Mountain Lakes, NJ

Educational Services

About the position

The School Nurse - Substitute position is designed to provide comprehensive health services to students, including assessment, screening, planning, intervention, evaluation, counseling, management, and referrals. The primary goal is to minimize student absences due to illness, maximize educational opportunities, and foster a healthy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and screening of students' health needs.
• Plan and implement interventions for ill or injured students.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of health services provided.
• Counsel students regarding health issues and concerns.
• Manage referrals to medical professionals as necessary.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure a healthy school climate.

Requirements

• Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, first aid, illnesses and injuries, and nutrition.
• Ability to diagnose and provide care for ill or injured students.
• Proficient in conveying medical information to staff and medical professionals.
• Basic arithmetic skills for job-related tasks.
• Proficient in using personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, Outlook).
• Problem-solving skills for job-related issues.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals and students with special needs.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders from supervisors and coordinate with school staff.
• Strong communication skills to describe health services and concerns.