Pre K Consortium Nurse (previous applicants need not apply)

Pre K Consortium Nurse (previous applicants need not apply) JobID: 2833 Position Type: Student Support Services/School NurseDate Posted: 10/27/2026Location: Pupil ServicesDate Available: ASAP Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED Additional Information: Show/HideThe Preschool Consortium is defined as all centers in contract with Morris School District under the PEA grant for preschool expansion. The Preschool Consortium Nurse is a health services specialist who assists students, families and staff at Consortium locations in attaining and maintaining optimal health and health attitudes. QUALIFICATIONS:NJ School Nurse CertificationNJ Registered Nursing License and current CPR/AED Certificate a mustKnowledge of Preschool Program RequirementsAbility to strategize and collaborateStrong organizational skillsOutstanding written and verbal communication skills RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Preschool Consortium Nurse include but are not limited to: Review Preschool Consortium contracted partner paperwork ensuring that preschool health screenings (vision, hearing, dental, height, and weight screenings)have been completed at Preschool Consortium contracted preschool centers.Conduct screenings as neededEnsure compliance with state and local requirements for Health Services at Preschool Consortium contracted preschool centersEnsures that medication is stored in a secure location and administers medication in accordance with a physician's orders at all Preschool Consortium centers, when neededMonitor and follow up on individual child health records at Preschool Consortium centersCollaborate with partner health care specialist or director to ensure that individual student health care plans are in place and being followedPrepare health record status reports and share with district and preschool center administratorsDocument and communicate with staff and parents at Preschool Consortium centers about allergies or other health issuesAssist in writing and updating policies related to preschool health, safety and nutritionAssist parents in locating appropriate medical and health resources, as needed.Assist in the development of written emergency procedures for preschool classrooms, preschool centers, and individual students, when neededCommunicate with health department regarding health concerns, trends, issues in Preschool Consortium classroomsCollaborate with partner director and health care specialists to provide health-related training for preschool staff, parents and/or childrenCollaborate with partner preschools to provide training in the administration of epi pens and use of AED and other health related equipmentCollaborate with partner program personnel to plan and facilitate parent education around important health topicsParticipates in parent meetings and Individualized Education Plan meetings, when appropriateWork collaboratively with Preschool Consortium team and district administration on grant requirements, program evaluation and goal settingAttend district professional development and department meetings when appropriateParticipate in DOE sponsored Preschool professional development and meetingsPerform all other duties in accordance with State Board of Nursing You MUST fill out the ONLINE APPLICATION to be considered for this position. We DO NOT ACCEPT paper resumes, paper applications, faxes or emails. Position requires appropriate New Jersey Certification.Please complete application at:www.applitrack.com/msdk12/onlineapp Upload resumeUpload All New Jersey Certificate(s)Upload All Transcripts (Undergraduate & Graduate) The Morris School District offers a competitive salary and benefits package. We are an equal opportunity employer/AASalary: In accordance with the established Morris School District Salary Guide currently ranging from $67,095 - $116,805Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for medical, prescription, and dental benefits. Sick, personal and bereavement day allotments are included. Effective September 1, 2011, The New Jersey First Act implemented May 17, 2011, requires all employees of a school district to reside in the state of New Jersey. Employees of the Morris School District hired after the effective date who do not reside in the State of New Jersey at the time of hire have one year from the effective date of employment to relocate their primary residence to New Jersey. Employees of the school district hired prior to the September 1, 2011 effective date of this Act are grandfathered and are not required to relocate to New Jersey.