The Hun School of Princeton seeks School day, overnight and/or weekend RN or LPN Nurses. The positions are part-time with the following 12 hour shifts available: 7 am to 7 pm and/or 7 pm to 7 am.

The School Nurses report to the Director of Health Services and is responsible for personally providing exceptional medical care to our students. 

Nursing Responsibilities:

●      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;

●      Administer holistic patient care including but not limited to routine emergent care for illness and injuries arising at school;

●      Diagnose and treat acute illnesses and injuries and if necessary coordinate appropriate arrangements for treatment with a physician, specialist or at an area hospital;

●      Communicate directly with director of health services, parents/guardians concerning care, treatment, or screening defects and health issues, including recommending appropriate follow-up;

●      Be available for students providing services when necessary;

●      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;

●      Adhere to precise documentation protocols for all medications on required administration records and electronic programs;

●      Follow protocols that provide for crisis intervention for acute illnesses, injuries, and emotional disturbances;

●      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;

●      Comply with Nurse Practice Act of New Jersey, and the professional regulations related to New Jersey Board of Nursing and the New Jersey Administrative Code that governs School Health;

●      Display the highest ethical and professional behavior.

Administrative Responsibilities:

●      Systematic collection, communication, and documentation of data pertaining to health status and nursing needs of students;

●      Adhere to precise documentation protocols for all medications on required administration records and electronic programs;

●      Complete and submit all medical forms and reports, including student accident reports, in a timely manner;

●      Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing information within legal confines;

●      Participate in health education and disease prevention programs of the Health Center;

●      Understand and follow established procedures for sanitation and hygiene in handling of body fluids, blood borne pathogens according to OSHA guidelines, and the disposal of medical waste; and ensure staff understands, is trained, and follows the established procedures;

●      Immediately notify appropriate personnel of any evidence of student endangerment, including from substance abuse, child abuse, neglect, severe medical conditions or potential self-destructive behavior.

General:

●      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;

●      Possess a high level of personal and professional integrity;

●      Be detail-oriented, collaborative, approachable, kind, and effective communicators;

●      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.

Required and Preferred Qualifications:

●      RN or LPN Licensed in the State of New Jersey;

●      Prior experience working in a School environment a plus;

●      Current CPR certification;

●      Prior experience in an emergency or critical care environment a plus.

Other Requirements:

●      Must be detailed oriented, thorough and accurate;

●      A collaborative, trust-based work style;

●      Must possess good judgment, tact, sensitivity, and discretion in the handling of confidential information, materials and situations;

●      Personal qualities including resilience, approachability, and kindness;

●      Must possess good social skills and ability to interact and work with a diverse school community including faculty and staff, students, guardians, and parents.

ABOUT THE HUN SCHOOL

The Hun School of Princeton is a co-educational, 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 and 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.

Our environment:

The working environment is an office and school environment on a hilly 50-acre campus in Princeton, New Jersey. The abilities to occasionally move equipment, walk up and downstairs, attend meetings in varying locations throughout campus, and continually use computers and related office equipment are required. Not all buildings on campus have elevators.

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A primary qualification for teaching at The Hun School is an interest in students as people. We also look for teachers who want to challenge and help students develop the skills to learn at a higher level than they thought they were capable of achieving.

Capability and interest in working with students outside the classroom in clubs, coaching, and other activities is a must.
While teacher certification is not required, our teachers must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in the teaching subject field or a related field. For teachers with no formal classroom experience teacher certification, teacher training, or experience working with children is a plus.

The Hun School strives to find ways to use technology in appropriate ways throughout the curriculum and experience and comfort with computers is a must.

All physically qualified faculty members are required to obtain a CDL license in order to be able to transport students in our 16 passenger school buses.

The Hun School is a diverse community with students of varying ethnic backgrounds, interests, and academic skills. Class sizes generally average fourteen students.

In matters of curriculum, teachers enjoy a great deal of academic freedom while working toward some common purposes as a member of an educational team. A number of courses designed by faculty members have been added to the curriculum.

Hun School faculty members are encouraged to seek ongoing professional development and to share ideas with colleagues. The School encourages and supports faculty member attendance at workshops and conferences. The School also supports faculty members who seek advanced degrees. The faculty salary structure seeks to recognize the increasing contribution of faculty members as they gain seniority at The Hun School and build on a foundation of fundamentally sound teaching practices through consistent demonstration of professional growth.

As in most independent schools, teachers at Hun play several roles. Teaching assignments are generally four or five classes during an eight period day. The schedule rotates so most classes meet at different times each day during the week. Teachers are generally asked to cover one study hall period each week. With regard to extracurricular activities, all teachers are asked to contribute the time and energy equivalent of coaching two seasons of athletics. Each faculty member acts as advisor to a small group of students who meet together weekly.

Faculty members are expected to support our students by attending School events such as athletic contests, dramatic productions, and alumni events. All students must meet yearly community service requirements and faculty members are encouraged to take students to community service programs and work alongside them.

The academic schedule has a period each day set aside for students to seek extra help from teachers. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to explore ways to improve their academic work regardless of their level of achievement. The extra help period also provides an opportunity for teachers and students to get to know each other better. One of Hun's greatest strengths (and founding principles) is the bond between students and teachers.

Because The Hun School has both day and resident students, a number of faculty members live on campus and either help supervise the dorms or help plan and lead activities with the resident students. Faculty members who do not live on campus are expected to participate several times each semester in the resident life program. At times, specific teaching positions may also require living on campus while at other times living on campus may not be possible.