Job Description:

The School Nurse serves as the leading health professional for the school community. Responsible for managing and coordinating health services, the School Nurse communicates and collaborates with parents, students, school staff, and health providers outside of school. A proactive approach to seeking and acquiring health-related information and sharing ideas and solutions with the community is a critical responsibility of the School Nurse. This position will report to the Head School Nurse.Responsibilities:To oversee health and emergency care delivery to students and staff in a two-building academic campus with the support of a small teamTo promote wellness and to serve as a health resource in the school settingDuties include, but are not limited to: Protecting and maintaining student health by providing professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Standards and NYS LicensingAdministering medications and treatments as requiredIdentifying and assessing students' health needs, implementing services, and evaluating plans of care that impact student learning and achievement or safetyDeveloping individual health care plans and modifications for students with special health care needsMonitoring and educating faculty and staff regarding student allergies and medical conditionsFacilitating NY State-mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirementsReviewing and maintaining accurate cumulative health records, including immunizationsDocument health services provided using electronic record-keeping (Magnus) and communicating with administrators regarding any accidentsincidentsAct as a liaison between the school and home regarding student health issuesAct as a chaperone on occasional off-site class trips that require a nurseEngage in anti-racism programming and initiativesTeach classes in health and sexuality and consult on education initiatives as neededQualifications Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse License: Possession of an active and unrestricted RN license in the state of New York Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing or Related Field: Completion of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a related field from an accredited institution Minimum 3-5 Years of Nursing Experience: Demonstrated experience in nursing practice, preferably in a high-volume setting. Experience in a school setting is highly preferred due to its unique demands and challenges Current Certification in CPRAEDFirst Aid: Certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED) operation, and First Aid techniques from a recognized accrediting organization. This certification must be up-to-date and maintained throughout employmentEducationLicensureRegistered Professional Nurse with current NYS LicenseBaccalaureate degree in nursing or related fieldExperience in school nursing preferredMinimum 3-5 years of nursing experience in a high-volume settingPowered by JazzHRn9tEmrWvIh