The Hun School of Princeton seeks a dynamic and creative Day/Evening/Night and/or weekend Per Diem RN school nurse. The Per Diem nurse will report to the Director of Health Services and is responsible for personally providing exceptional medical care to our students. 

Nursing Responsibilities:

• Administer holistic patient care including but not limited to routine emergent care to an adolescent population that includes illness and injuries, coordinate appropriate arrangements for treatment with a physician, specialist, or at an area hospital;
• Ability to complete comprehensive physical and psycho-social assessments to determine protocol;
• Administration and dispensing of prescription and over the counter medications as authorized by parents and physicians, while observing for effectiveness, and monitoring for adverse side effects;
• Provide nursing care to an adolescent school population that is based on standards of professional nursing practice that includes the ability to complete comprehensive physical and psycho-social assessments to determine appropriate nursing intervention based on standing medical orders and Clinical protocol;
• Act as a resource for health education and participate in health education and disease prevention programs of the Health Center including first aid and health safety.

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Systematic collection, communication, and documentation of data pertaining to health status, immunization records, and nursing needs of students;
• Complete and submit all medical forms and reports, including student accident reports, and other documentation as may be required by policy, regulation, or School requirements;

General:

• Treat all students, parents, and other members of the School community with kindness and respect, recognizing that this position is typically dealing with stressful and concerning situations;
• Plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including utilization of appropriate judgment;
• Ability to prioritize and effectively manage diverse tasks, multitasking in a fast paced sometimes stressful environment;
• Be detail-oriented, collaborative, approachable, kind, and effective communicators;
• Excellent technology skills including Microsoft Office suite and Google Mail (gmail) applications required;
• Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job, which may be altered, redesigned and/or pivoted as necessary based on School needs.

Other Requirements:

• Capacity to work one scheduled shift per month and one scheduled holiday shift per academic year;
• Must possess good judgment, tact, sensitivity, and discretion in the handling of confidential information, materials, and situations;
• Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience;
• RN or LPN Licensed in the State of New Jersey;
• Prior experience working in a School environment a plus;
• Prior experience in an emergency or critical care environment is a plus;
• Required passage of State of New Jersey Criminal Background check.

To apply: The Hun School of Princeton Employment Application

About Hun School of Princeton

The Hun School of Princeton is an all gender, private day and boarding school in Princeton, New Jersey. Individual attention and strong student-faculty relationships are the hallmarks of the School. On the 50-acre campus between Philadelphia and New York City, student-centered, hands-on learning prepares students for the global community in which they will live and work. The Hun School is comprised of 645 students in its Middle School, Upper School, and Postgraduate Program. Our campus is home to students from twenty-two countries and fifteen states. Our campus is located in historical Princeton, New Jersey, a short train ride away from both New York City (50 miles) and Philadelphia (45 miles). Home to Princeton University, The Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton Theological Seminary, and an array of cultural centers and organizations, Princeton is regarded as one of the most academically-minded communities in the world. Often named one of the country’s best places to live, Princeton is a friendly, multicultural community surrounded by mountains, parks, and lakes. There are award-winning museums and theatres, celebrated public and private schools, destination restaurants an...d hotels, and a robust calendar of community events to enjoy. Our mission: The Hun School of Princeton empowers each student to thrive in a diverse and ever-changing world, by nurturing resilient character, providing individual mentorship, and inspiring vigorous and joyful learning. Our community: In our mission of educating global citizens with resilient character, we actively seek candidates who can bring a diversity of experiences and perspectives to our community. The Hun School of Princeton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristics or activity protected by law.

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