CAMDEN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: SCHOOL NURSE
2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP CAMPUS
DEADLINE: This position will be filled in no less than ten (10) days after the date of this posting.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possession of or be eligible for a valid New Jersey School Nurse Certificate.
2. Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Certificate.
3. Demonstrated expertise in school health nursing practice and emergency procedures.
4. Knowledge of child growth and development, community and family dynamics, current health
issues, and wellness education.
5. Knowledge of community health and social services resources and ability to communicate
effectively with non-school health professionals and social service agencies.
6. Successfully undergo a criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
resident alien status.
7. Meets the health qualifications required of all personnel.
8. Meets NJ residency requirements or willingness to relocate to NJ
within 365 days of employment.
9. Must follow the guidelines of the Camden County Technical Schools'
Nepotism Policy, File Code: 0142.1.
Salary is based on education, experience and/or military service according to the Board of Education of the Camden County Technical Schools and Cam/Voc Education Association Agreement Salary Guide - $58,656-$92,982.
This position includes the following: Health Benefits, Dental Benefits, Employee Assistance Program Services, Access to Wellness and Discount Programs.
Interviews are at the discretion of the superintendent and/or designee and based on qualifications for the position.
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION DECLARES IT TO BE THE POLICY OF THIS DISTRICT TO PROVIDE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL APPLICANTS REGARDLESS OF AGE, COLOR, CREED, NATIONAL ORIGIN, RACE, RELIGION, SEX, MARITAL STATUS, DISABILITY, ANCESTRY, AFFECTIONAL OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, FAMILIAL STATUS, LIABILITY FOR SERVICE IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES, OR NATIONALITY.
POSITION GOALS: To promote health and safety in the school environment and provide health
services to students, faculty and staff; to assist with the teaching of sound
health practice (if School Nurse, Instructional).
REPORTS TO: Supervisor assigned per the CCTS’ Organizational Chart
PERFORMANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Work in cooperation with the school physician, other school health professionals (e.g. dentist,
non-certified nurses, and optometrist), members of the staff, parents/legal guardians and community
health professionals to ensure a healthy school climate and to minimize absence due to illness.
2. Conduct health services and screening programs as required by law and/or board policies.
3. Schedule and supervise health surveys of students and staff. Assist the school physician with
physical examinations; make referrals and conduct follow-up activities as necessary.
4. Provide emergency care in case of sudden illness and administer first-aid in case of injury
to students or staff according to established policies and procedures. Is responsible for the
availability and maintenance of required medical supplies and equipment.
5. Maintain up-to-date health records on all students; maintain separate records of immunizations
for the purpose of immunization record auditor and ensure their confidentiality; maintain health
records on Realtime.
6. Help prevent and control communicable disease through lectures, inspections, exclusion and
re-admission of students and staff in keeping with state and local health regulations and school
policies.
7. Notify principal or his/her designee to arrange for immediate examination of any pupil who appears to
be under the influence of alcohol or other drugs; confers with substance awareness coordinator
(if applicable).
8. Confer with and advise students, parents/legal guardians, and staff members on matters pertaining to
the health and safety of students. Participate in the development and implementation of the district’s
emergency and crisis management plan.
9. Assist the principal and/or the director of special education and the child study team in the
identification and placement of students with disabilities who need special education services; attend
child study team meeting and 504 meetings as directed.
10. Write and update, at least annually, any written healthcare provisions required under Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. 794(a), for any student who requires them.
11. Participate in the development of a comprehensive health education curriculum and serves as
a health/safety education resource person to teachers. Upon request, assist teachers with instruction
of certain health units, if certified.
12. Promote healthy/safe school environment by assisting the administration and staff to maintain safe
and sanitary conditions throughout the school. Report problems promptly to the principal.
13. Administer prescribed medication to students in accordance with law and board policy. Provide
training and supervision of the emergency administration of epinephrine for designated school
staff.
14. Collaborate with community and other non-school health agencies to meet the health needs
of children and families.
15. Provide special health care and related services to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
16. Assist the principal with the preparation of the school's health budget.
17. Maintain professional competence through in-service education and participation in other professional
development activities. Receive training in the treatment of asthma and maintain a valid current
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate as required
by law and administrative code.
18. Assist in the development of policies and procedures for comprehensive health education and
services.
19. Develop and maintain the annual School Nursing Plan in conjunction with the superintendent
and the school physician. The annual School Nursing Plan will include a description of basic nursing
services provided; a summary of specific medical needs of individual students and how they will be
addressed; a description of emergency nursing services; detailed nursing assignments for all school
buildings; and a description of nursing and additional medical services to nonpublic schools.
20. Prepare health and safety reports as required by law and/or requested by the principal.
21. Report any suspicion of child abuse to the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS)
and the district DYFS liaison by district policy/procedure.
22. Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor assigned per the CCTS’ Organizational
Chart/or designee. School Nurse (Teaching) 23. School nurses certified to provide classroom
instruction shall plan and execute the lesson as instructed by the principal.
Approved: Unknown
Revised: August 19, 2009
Revised: June 15, 2011 |