File Code:
2.110
HOLMDEL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC SCHOOLS
JOB DESCRIPTION:
SCHOOL NURSE
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Current license as a registered professional
nurse in New Jersey.
2.
Certification as a school nurse or working
toward this certification in accordance with state law and
regulation.
3.
A Bachelor's Degree based upon a four-year
curriculum in an accredited college.
4.
Successful completion of an approved college
curriculum (by the N.J. State Department of Education) or
approved program of college studies.
5.
Successful student teaching experience.
6.
Minimum of three years successful experience
as a nurse or school nurse (preferred).
7.
Organization, communications and human
relations skills.
8.
Successfully completes required criminal
history check and has proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
9.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications
as the Board may find appropriate.
REPORTS TO:
Principal
JOB GOAL:
To support the instructional program by
creating a climate of health and well-being in the district
schools and by addressing the health needs of the school
consistent with the goals set forth by the Board of Education
and within the resources provided by the Board.
PERFORMANCE DUTIES:
A.
Assessment
1.
Maintains a complete, up-to-date health record
system using available technology.
2.
Plans and conducts screenings, examinations
and health appraisals in accordance with state law and
district policy.
3.
Monitors newly enrolled students in order to
ensure that state law and
district policy are implemented concerning health issues
(i.e., immunization, medical records).
B.
Consultation
1.
Advises and counsels students, staff and
parents, as appropriate, concerning health issues.
2.
Makes referrals to school resources and/or
community agencies as necessary.
3.
Serves as consultant and resource person in
health instruction and curriculum planning.
4.
Facilitates the implementation of homebound
instruction.
5.
Provides input to the administration
concerning the implementation of state law and the
development of district policies and procedures related to
health issues.
C.
Emergency Care
1.
Provides first aid as needed.
2.
Assists emergency care givers as
applicable.
3.
Maintains appropriate records as
required.
D.
Child Study Team
1.
Refers students with suspected disabilities to
district specialists/Pupil
Assistance Committee (PAC).
2.
Facilitates health appraisals for pupils
referred to the Child Study Team.
3.
Participates in Child Study Team deliberations
when applicable.
E.
School Environment
1.
Makes recommendations to the principal
regarding health and safety to promote a safe, healthy and
comfortable learning environment.
2.
Administers medication in accordance with
state law and district policy.
F.
Professional Development
1.
Maintains professional competence by doing
professional reading and attending appropriate workshops,
courses and conferences in keeping with the needs of the
student body and in accordance with district
guidelines.
2.
Assists in providing training for district
staff concerning health-related issues.
G.
School/Community Relations
1.
Communicates with parents/guardians as needed
concerning their child's health.
2.
Cooperates and shares professionally with
members of the district staff.
3.
Keeps staff informed about relevant health
issues.
4.
Communicates with various health-related
organizations in the community and surrounding areas as
needed for students and staff.
H.
Other Responsibilities:
Performs
such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities as
may be assigned by the principal.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Ten-month
year.
Salary to be in accordance with the negotiated
Agreement between the Holmdel Township Board of Education and
the Holmdel Township Education Association for professional
staff.
EVALUATION:
Performance
of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the
provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of
Professional Staff.
SOURCE:
Regular Board Meeting
DATE:
December 14, 1994