Assistant School Nurse

• The Black Horse Pike Regional School District is seeking an Assistant School Nurse for the 2026-2027 school year

Qualifications

• Current Licensure in New Jersey as a Registered Nurse
• Current CPR certification
• PRIMARY FUNCTION:Coordinates and provides medical services to staff and pupils in order to maintain a climate of health and well-being in the schools, within guidelines established by the Board of Education and New Jersey Department of Education.RESPONSIBILITY: Reports to the Building Principal and the appropriate supervisor.MAJOR DUTIES AND

Responsibilities

• The full-time nurse functions to the level of a professional licensed registered nurse and fulfills the duties cited in the State code
• This is a travelling position, as assigned by the appropriate supervisor.1
• Assists with conducting School Health Services and annual screenings as outlined by School Medical Inspector, Principal, state certified school nurse, and Board Policy.2
• Provide on-call nursing coverage for the CARES program for up to four

Hours

• /day which may include the administering of medications as needed as per medical provider's order.3
• Assists School Nurses when Conferring with: a
• School Medical Advisor and/or supervisor when changes are necessary or advisable b
• Representatives from community and State agencies.4
• Provides assistance to physically disabled students as needed, including and not limited to assistance with use of bathroom facilities.5
• Assists in the control of communicable diseases: a
• Interprets Board of Education immunization policy and records certificates as presented by students b
• Examines students returning to school. 1) After absence of five days or more 2) After an illness if a teacher feels that the students is not fully recovered from the illness c
• Utilizes every opportunity of pupil contact to teach and advise good hygiene and health habits. d
• Appropriately disposes of health office generated medical waste6
• Provides care as outlined in policy for ill or injured: a
• Renders first aid to students and/or school personnel b
• Notifies family and advises according to need c
• Follows up on accidents: 1) Report filed by teacher 2) Copied in duplicate and sent to Superintendent via Vice Principal 3) Restrictions of physical education activity or adjustment in program d
• Maintains individual record of visits to nurse e
• Complete compensation forms as necessary and submit to the Principal f
• Provides students with physical education excuses upon receipt of authorized parent or MD notes7
• Records Statistical Data: a
• Daily business conducted b
• Results of screenings and doctor's recommendations on student health record c
• Assists School Nurse with the Completion of Annual report of tuberculosis survey d
• Assists School Nurse with the completion of Comprehensive Annual Report to Superintendent, Principal, and Supervisor e
• Assist School Nurse with Annual report of immunization survey f
• Assists School Nurse with Screening Tests.8
• Assists with the review of physical examinations for students to participate or be involved in sports and band: a
• Checks parent permission cards b
• Follows physical examination procedure per State mandate9
• Assists with integration of health in general school program a
• Provides teachers with health education materials b
• Interprets health program to students and teachers through medium of bulletins and classroom talks10
• Assists in maintaining a sanitary, safe environment.11
• Assists with maintaining all pertinent health records for students and staff.12
• Assists school nurses in providing staff in-service training on Bloodborne Pathogens, Diabetes, Seizures, Asthma and any other mandated medical related training.13
• Performs all other duties as assigned.EVALUATIONIn accordance with State Statutes and Rule and the Board of Education Policy based upon the list of Duties and

Responsibilities

• .PERIOD OF EMPLOYMENTEmployment shall be a full-time ten (10)-month position

Salary

• based on education and experience on the BHPEA

Salary

• Guide - $60,500 - $102,350.This position includes the following: Health

Benefits

• , Dental

Benefits

• , EAP Services, Access to Wellness and Discount Programs