2496-Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

School Nurse (RN)

Full-Time | Non‑Exempt , Location: North Hudson Academy – North Bergen, NJ, Compensation: $77,000-$90,000/annually

Up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus based on qualifications!

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN), Certified School Nurse (CSN) or Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to join our team full-time, working with children with special needs (ages 3 through 21) in a New Jersey Department of Education approved private special education school, serving students from PreK through high school. We specialize in programs for students with behavioral/emotional issues, pre-school handicapped and learners on the Autism Spectrum.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct health assessments for students
• Develop and implement individualized health plans
• Facilitate necessary referrals to healthcare providers
• Coordinate emergency nursing management
• Engage in health activities

Team:

This role will be part of the instructional team, reporting to the school principal.

Basic Qualifications:

• Nursing license in the state of New Jersey - minimum LPN, RN/CSN preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and Professional Rescuer Certifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Professional demeanor.
• Adequate vision and hearing.
• Physical mobility for emergency situations.

Benefits:

Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation/sick pay, life insurance, short & long-term disability, access to EAP and discount plans, 401(k) retirement plan, and employee referral bonus plan.

Who we are: 

First Children Services is comprised of a dedicated team of professionals committed to providing the very best services day in and day out. We integrate a variety of effective techniques along with family involvement to achieve optimum results. At First Children Services, children and their families with the most extraordinary challenges are met with compassion, dedication and determination.

EEO: First Children Services is an equal opportunity employer and provider. Our agency prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

First Children Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at [email protected]. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition ID number of the position for which you are applying. 

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation may email [email protected] with the job title, requisition ID, and a description of the requested accommodation.