School Nurse vacancy at Maxim Healthcare Services in Englewood

Maxim Healthcare Services is in need of School Nurse on Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:28:09 GMT. Maxim Staffing Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse to work with a school in Englewood, NJ. This will begin as a part-time opportunity during the summer which will turn into a full-time job once the school year starts in September. Summer hours: July, Monday - Friday, 8am-12pm School year hours: M-F, 8:30am - 3:30pm Job requirements: - Active New Jersey RN license - BSN - 2 years of...

School Nurse

Location: Englewood New Jersey

Description: Maxim Healthcare Services is in need of School Nurse right now, this vacancy will be placed in New Jersey. More details about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Maxim Staffing Solutions is seeking a Registered Nurse to work with a school in Englewood, NJ. This will begin as a part-time opportunity during the summer which will turn into a full-time job once the school year start! s in September.

Summer hours:
July, Monday - Friday, 8am-12pm

School year hours:
M-F, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Job requirements:

• Active New Jersey RN license
• BSN
• 2 years of school nursing experience
• Must be either fingerprinted or is currently in the fingerprinting process

The school nurse identifies and treats health disorders among students and provides instruction in the maintenance of good health and disease prevention. The employee must evaluate the physical conditions of students and refer students to appropriate resources as needed. Decisions made by this employee require discretionary judgment and analysis. Errors may not be easily discernible and may result in serious impact on the individual child and others. The work of this employee is seldom reviewed while in progress and is performed under general supervision.

Responsibilities include:

Develops policies, procedures and work standards for s! chool health program.

Monitors compliance of school health program with federal, state and local laws, regulations and policies.

Initiates program changes as needed.

Manages program allotment efficiently.

Prepares health reports for supervisor, board of education and health department.

Collaborates with other child-support agencies in designing and providing a school health program.

Negotiates professional and medical services essential to the school health program.

Provides first aid care and medically prescribed services.

Maintains security of school health supplies.

Instructs students in health education according to the state curriculum (K-12).

Serves as a resource person on health issues.

Provides staff development on health-related topics for school staff and volunteers.

Screens and conducts health appraisals for students and staff.

Provides follow-up e! valuations on students as required.

Recommends corrective action where problems are identified.

Conducts home visits when appropriate.

Corresponds with parents on health needs of children.

Records immunizations, health findings, and other relevant health data.

Considerable knowledge of medical disorders and treatment.

Considerable knowledge of child growth and development.

Working knowledge of public health problems and procedures for treatment in coordination with other health and social service agencies.

Working knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations affecting the delivery of school health services.

Some knowledge of the school organization and the community served.

Ability to identify abnormal growth and development and symptoms of disease.

Ability to coordinate and facilitate services between the school, local health agency, and other community resourc! es.

Ability to develop and maintain health records on students! .

Ability to develop positive working relationships.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications include:

• Current nursing license for the state in which the nurse practices.
• Full command, verbal and written, of the English language.
• Current Health Certificate (if applicable).
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray.
• One year prior professional nursing experience preferred.
• Current BLS card.
• Successful completion of screening tests for the clinical specialty area(s) in which the nurse practices with a score of 80% or greater
• Maxim background screening

Maxim employees are our greatest asset. We offer the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401k Program
• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Scheduling
• Direct Deposit
• Positive Work Environment and Internal Bonuses
• Travel Benefits (as appli! cable)
• 24 hour on- call service

Since 1988, Maxim Healthcare Services has become one of the largest employers of clinicians in the nation. At Maxim Staffing Solutions, a division of Maxim Healthcare Services, we’re known for our quality of patient care, commitment to employee development and emphasis on customer service. Maxim knows that you deserve great benefits, flexible scheduling and rewarding assignments, so our Healthcare Recruiters will match your skills, experience and schedule in order to find you the best assignments in top medical facilities. Maxim Recruiters are always available to provide you with the assistance you need to get your job done, so call us today; Maxim has a solution for you.

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This vacancy starts available on: Tue, 25 Jun 2013 23:28:09 GMT

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