Archway - School Nurse

Join our team and be a part of something extraordinary as we embark embrace differences and improve lives.

Archway Programs is a nonprofit organization in New Jersey, providing diverse services to individuals of all ages with disabilities. The organization focuses on core values like safety, compassion, and individuality to improve lives. With over 450 employees serving over 1,800 individuals, Archway Programs emphasizes customized services and continuous innovation to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• PTO and Vacation Time
• Career growth and leadership opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• And more!

Title: School Nurse - experience not required

Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse - RN to transition into School Health 

Job Summary: The School Nurse establishes and maintains a comprehensive school health program, while participating in the development of nursing program goals, plans, and decisions in consultation with school administration and the contracted school physician. They are responsible to service children with special needs during the regular ten month school year, and during the extended school year in July and August.

Salary: Starting at $65000-$85000 / Annually depending on schedule, education and experience

Responsibilities

• Encourages individuals as well as groups in utilizing art as a means of
• developing self- expression, fine motor skills, cognitive and social development
• Introduces art media and techniques allowing for decision making, sensory experimentation and integration
• Develops effective classroom management system
• Organizes classroom environment/lessons effectively to meet student’s needs
• Utilizes appropriate art methods/materials to help student succeed
• Orders/utilizes art supplies and equipment
• Organizes/utilizes art center and displays student work
• Maintains progress reports to evaluate student growth, behavior and needs
• Encourages parent/teacher/student relationships
• Maintains/turns in lesson plans weekly to the principal
• Controls classroom in a structured/non-authoritarian way
• Disciplines students while encouraging positive self-growth rather than punishment
• Attends yearly Primary Restraint Technique (PRT) training.
• Responsible for any miscellaneous duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 1 year of nursing experience required. 

• NJ DOE School Nurse Certification preferred (RN's without certification encouraged to apply: must actively pursue certification).

• CPR Certification required.

• New Jersey Registered Nurse License required.

About Archway Programs

Since 1965, Archway Programs has been meeting the individualized needs of thousands of families throughout the state of New Jersey. Archway Programs is a diverse, non-profit, human services organization which includes approved private schools for students with disabilities in addition to several model programs providing unmatched services to children and adults of all ages. Built on a solid foundation of core values, providing safety, possessing compassion and promoting individuality, Archway Programs strives to improve the life of every individual served. Our goal is to ensure that each individual’s needs are met and customized services are provided and partnered with passionate, committed and talented professionals in a safe environment. Over 450 individuals are currently employed by Archway Programs and this dedicated and talented staff provides services to over 1,800 individuals. Over the course of its history, Archway Programs has evolved, driving positive change through innovative development and expansion of services providing new opportunities throughout our community Embracing Differences, Improving Lives.