Lead Nurse at Pillar Care Continuum

East Hanover, New Jersey, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Aug, 26

Salary

105000.0

Posted On

09 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Oversight, Staff Leadership, IEP Development, Healthcare Compliance, Medication Administration, Pediatric Care, Crisis Response Planning, Staff Training, Health Screening Coordination, Case Management, Patient Advocacy, Regulatory Reporting

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Lead Nurse Location: Livingston, NJ Job Type: Full Time ABOUT PILLAR CARE CONTINUUM Pillar Care Continuum is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and other special needs by supporting personal growth, independence and participation in the community. Founded in 1953 to meet the needs of children with cerebral palsy and their families, Pillar Care has steadily grown and now delivers life-affirming services to infants, children, adults and their families throughout northern New Jersey through 27 program locations. Pillar Care provides specialized programs to meet a wide range of educational, therapeutic, and social needs of people with various disabilities. The agency serves over 1,650 families each year and employs 700 full- and part-time employees. Position Overview The organization is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Lead Nurse to oversee nursing services across both the Elementary and High School programs. This leadership role will serve as a critical clinical liaison between school administration and the Director of Nursing, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and student-centered healthcare services. The Lead Nurse will provide clinical oversight, and strategic direction to all school nursing staff while ensuring adherence to all New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) requirements and healthcare regulations. Key Responsibilities Leadership * Lead and support all school nursing staff across Elementary and High School programs * Maintain and implement the annual nursing services plan in compliance with NJDOE requirements * Serve as the primary clinical bridge between school administration and the Director of Nursing IEP & Student Health Planning * Participate as the nursing representative on student IEP teams as needed * Develop and maintain Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHCPs) and Individualized Emergency Healthcare Plans (IEHCPs) * Collaborate with Child Study Teams, behaviorists, and therapists on evaluations and service planning * Ensure all IEP-mandated nursing services are consistently covered to prevent gaps in care and ensure compliance with FAPE requirements Medically Fragile & Complex Care * Oversee care for medically fragile students, including those requiring 1:1 nursing support per IEP * Manage complex medical needs, including but not limited to G-tubes, seizure disorders, respiratory conditions, and behavioral health considerations * Establish and maintain emergency protocols and individualized crisis response plans Medication Administration * Oversee and authorize all medication administration processes * Conduct routine audits of Medication Administration Records (MARs), physician orders, and clinical documentation Staff Training & Development * Train school staff on student-specific healthcare needs (e.g., seizures, diabetes, allergies, CPR/AED) * Ensure all nursing staff maintain current licensure and required certifications * Lead onboarding and orientation for new nursing hires * Assist with medical education training coverage and guidance at new employee orientation Health Screenings & Compliance * Coordinate all mandated health screenings, including vision, hearing, growth, and postural assessments * Ensure full immunization compliance for all enrolled students * Report on health-related incidents and hospitalizations, collaborating with the Director of Nursing on or DCF-related matters Family & Community Coordination * Serve as the primary health liaison between nursing staff, families, and students’ healthcare providers * Communicate physician orders, coordinate specialist referrals, and ensure follow-up on aftercare documentation Qualifications * Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey * Current Certified School Nurse Certificate * Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s degree preferred * Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred * Experience in school nursing, pediatric care, or working with medically complex and/or developmentally disabled populations * Strong knowledge of IEP processes, NJDOE regulations, and healthcare compliance standards * Current CPR/AED certification COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Salary : $ 95,000-105,000 annually Pillar Care takes into consideration a combination of candidate’s work experience and qualification as well as the scope of the role, complexity and external market and internal market value when determining salary level. Benefits: Competitive Insurance Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, Life Insurance) Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account Paid Holidays; Generous PTO 401K with Employer Matching Educational Assistance Program This job description is a brief listing of the functions and requirements of the position named above. It is not intended to serve as a contract for employment nor to list in specific detail every aspect of the job nor to limit the performance of those duties. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed necessary by agency administration. Every Pillar Care employee is responsible for the implementation of the Exposure Control Plan (ECP). As specified in our exposure control plan this position is classified as: Category 2 Category 2 Employees who perform tasks that involve no exposure to blood ·or body fluids but may perform unplanned procedures usually performed by Category I employees.

Responsibilities

The Lead Nurse oversees nursing services for Elementary and High School programs, serving as the clinical liaison between administration and the Director of Nursing. Key duties include managing Individualized Healthcare Plans, supervising nursing staff, and ensuring compliance with NJDOE regulations.