Hackensack Meridian Health·Montgomery, New Jersey
The School Nurse provides comprehensive health care services, medication administration, and health education to students at East Mountain School. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate health records, conducting screenings, and providing in-service training to staff regarding health policies.
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The School Nurse provides health care services and health education to all East Mountain School students and provides in-service training to staff on health related issues.
Incorporates the organization's Mission, Values, and Service Standard Behavior guidelines in the fulfillment of all duties and responsibilities.
Administers medication to students according to doctors' orders. Reports side effects to parents/guardians and relevant school staff as needed. Assists in evaluating effectiveness of medication in coordination with parent/guardian, physician, and administration. Keeps accurate records of medication administration as required by East Mountain School policies. Oversees the safe storage of all medications. Assists in providing students with education and instruction regarding health issues, medication and self-administration of medication when appropriate (e.g.; asthma inhaler, etc.). Provides first-aid treatment to students as needed. Keeps accurate records of all illnesses, required screenings (e.g.; scoliosis), or other health related incidents or issues and forwards copies to designated offices. Facilitates treatment at a hospital or clinic in a school emergency. Assists with the review/revision, compliance and implementation of all East Mountain School and Carrier Clinic health and safety policies, care of emergencies, administration of medication, etc. Reviews student health records on an ongoing basis for completeness and accuracy and notifies relevant staff about any significant issues (e.g.; illnesses, injuries, allergies, PE excuses, etc.). Obtains immunization records from school districts for all students. Reviews health status of students on an as needed basis and determines if a student is healthy enough to remain in school or to participate in school activities. In cases where communicable diseases are suspected, the program administrator is to be notified. Parents/guardians are notified regarding any significant findings, and the Department of Health as required. Provides or assists with the in-service training, including ongoing training of East Mountain School staff on health related issues, policies and procedures. Attends all relevant East Mountain School meetings. Other duties and/or projects as assigned. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.
Qualifications: Education,
Required: Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field Minimum of three (3) years working experience NJDOE Criminal History Review Maintains positive and appropriate relationships with students Maintains constructive relationships with East Mountain School staff and other departments Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms Education,
Preferred: Master's degree Work experience in a Psychiatric setting with adolescents Work experience in a school setting Licenses and Certifications Required: NJDOE School Nurse Certification or Certificate of Eligibility, Emergency Certification for School Nurse or Substitute School Nurse AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification or completed in the first 90 days of employment Licenses and Certifications Preferred: NJDOE School Nurse Certification or Certificate of Eligibility Starting Minimum Rate Minimum rate of $69,214.32 Annually Job Posting Disclosure HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. This job position is a 10-month benefit eligible position. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Nursing or a related field and possess at least three years of relevant work experience. A valid NJDOE School Nurse Certification and AHA Basic Health Care Life Support certification are required.
Market context
In New Jersey, school support staff roles can draw steady interest because districts need dependable staff who can support student services and daily operations. These openings are often competitive when they require recent experience, strong communication, and credentials that fit the setting; here, the listed MSN, valid State RN License, and 3 years of recent RN experience make the profile more selective. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then confirm the district’s exact licensure and experience expectations before applying.