SCHOOL NURSE

School Nurse

Immediate opening - 6 week summer program beginning July 6th - then 2026/2027 school year beginning in September

Qualifications:

• RN License, NYS Certification.
• One year nursing experience with the developmentally disabled preferred.
• Possession of a valid NYS driver's license.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Monitor the health needs of the students/consumers in the Education and Day Hab programs.
• Administer PPDs to staff and individuals as requested.
• Accompany students/consumers to hospitals for emergency medical treatment. Assist Day Hab individuals in arranging any necessary medical appointments. Ensure proper medical follow-up.
• Provide care for minor illnesses, emergencies, or injuries of students/individuals receiving services.
• Administer medications, and supervise and train staff in the proper techniques of handling medications.
• Appropriately track and document disbursement, use and disposal of medications according to Agency policies and regulations. Track medications used to ensure their availability in a timely manner.
• Keep all medical and nursing records current, including daily, monthly and quarterly reporting, as required.
• Develop procedures on maintaining records for all required documentation.
• Participate in the planning of individual medical programs for each student/consumer as needed. Maintain nursing care and health care plans as required.
• Provide training for students/individuals in the habits of personal hygiene, family life, sex education, and other areas as needed.
• Control of communicable diseases and infections by identification and assessment, implementation of appropriate protective and preventative measures, and required reporting.
• Develop and provide in-service training to staff members which will include, but not be limited to: first aid, administration of medication techniques, detection of signs of illness, basic health skill needs, safety and sanitation, and self-care. Provide staff training in Infection Control and Bloodborne Pathogens (and other topics as directed) for: network orientation, annual staff training, department meetings and other meetings as required.
• Check student/individual equipment and medical supplies for necessary repairs, availability and cleanliness.
• Ensure that First Aid kit in the Nurse's Office is available and adequately stocked at all times.
• Implement and ensure adherence to all Agency and Education/Day Hab Program policies and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable local, state and federal health care regulations pertaining to the Education and Day Hab programs.
• Serve as liaison to ensure coordination with service providers, e.g. pharmacy, dietetic consultant, orthopedist, neurologists, physicians, etc.
• Responsible for the safety of the staff and students/persons served.
• Perform any other related duties as directed by the Coordinator of Medical Services or designee.