| Full-Time Registered School Nurse Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart in Princeton, New Jersey is an independent Sacred Heart school for boys in Kindergarten through Grade 8. We are currently seeking a full-time School Nurse starting in the 2020–21 school year. Rooted in the more than 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart, the mission of Princeton Academy is to develop young men with active and creative minds, a sense of understanding and compassion for others, and the courage to act on their beliefs. Princeton Academy has established itself as an outstanding school for boys that educates the whole child: intellectual, spiritual, moral, social, emotional, and physical. Princeton Academy seeks candidates who believe in the mission and vision of the school. Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart seeks a School Nurse. This is a full-time position with a daily schedule of 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m and begins in September 2020.
The School Nurse reports to the Headmaster and is responsible for personally providing exceptional medical care to our students.
Nursing Responsibilities: - Provide nursing care to a grade school population that is based on standards of professional nursing practice that includes the ability to complete comprehensive physical and psycho-social assessments to determine appropriate nursing intervention based on standing medical orders and clinical protocol;
- Administer holistic patient care including but not limited to routine emergent care for illness and injuries arising at school;
- Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries and if necessary coordinate appropriate arrangements for treatment with a physician, specialist or at an area hospital;
- Communicate directly with parents/guardians concerning care, treatment, or screening defects and health issues, including recommending appropriate follow-up;
- Be available for students providing services when necessary;
- Administration and dispensing of prescription and over the counter medications as authorized by parents and physicians, while observing for effectiveness, and monitoring for adverse side effects;
- Adhere to precise documentation protocols for all medications on required administration records and electronic programs;
- Follow protocols that provide for crisis intervention for acute illnesses, injuries, and emotional disturbances;
- Treat all students, parents, and other members of the school community with kindness and respect, recognizing that this position is typically dealing with stressful and concerning situations;
- Comply with Nurse Practice Act of New Jersey, and the professional regulations related to New Jersey Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Administrative Code that governs School Health;
- Display the highest ethical and professional behavior.
Administrative Responsibilities: - Systematic collection, communication, and documentation of data pertaining to health status and nursing needs of students;
- Adhere to precise documentation protocols for all medications on required administration records and electronic programs;
- Complete and submit all medical forms and reports, including student accident reports, in a timely manner;
- Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing information within legal confines;
- Participate in health education and disease prevention programs of the Health Center;
- Understand and follow established procedures for sanitation and hygiene in handling of body fluids, bloodborne pathogens according to OSHA guidelines, and the disposal of medical waste; and ensure staff understands, is trained, and follows the established procedures;
- Immediately notify appropriate personnel of any evidence of student endangerment, including from substance abuse, child abuse, neglect, severe medical conditions or potential self-destructive behavior
General: - Plan and complete job duties with minimal supervision, including utilization of appropriate judgment;
- Ability to prioritize and effectively manage diverse tasks, multitasking in a fast-paced sometimes stressful environment;
- Possess a high level of personal and professional integrity;
- Be detail-oriented, collaborative, approachable, kind, and effective communicators;
- Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered, redesigned, and/or pivoted as necessary based on school needs
Required and Preferred Qualifications: - RN licensed in the State of New Jersey;
- Prior experience working in a school environment a plus;
- Current CPR certification
- Prior experience in an emergency or critical care environment and contact tracing certification a plus
Personal Qualities: - Commitment to professionalism and excellence
- Commitment to continuous growth and improvement
- Organized and able to manage multiple tasks
- Socially conscious and wants to make a difference in the world
- Sense of humor, energetic, optimistic, gregarious
- Child-centered
- Effective communicator, orally and in writing
- Collaborative, flexible
- Creative
- Accessible, approachable
- Passionate
- Detailed-oriented, thorough and accurate
- Collaborative, trust-based work style
Interested candidates are asked to submit: - A letter of interest
- A current resume
- List of references
Please submit materials electronically via email attachment to Headmaster Alfred F. Dugan III at adugan@princetonacademy.org. Princeton Academy will acknowledge receipt and contact you. Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. |
