School RN

Registered Nurse

NO holidays, weekends or evenings! Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 7:30am-2:30pm; Wednesday 7:30am-3:30pm.

$26.19 per hour - $30.00 per hour

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt DIVISION: Academic Services REPORTS TO: Agency Clinical Coordinator SUPERVISES: n/a JOB GRADE : CBA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse provides health care to students ensuring the maintenance of optimal health standards for all students. The Registered Nurse serves as an advocate for health rights of students; consultant for health concerns of students; and promoter of sound health care practices within the school.

SUCCESSION PATH: Successful incumbents may be considered for advancement into Agency Clinical Nurse Coordinator position (or others based on interest) based on organizational need and readiness.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides primary health care in the school setting and serves as a direct link between health care providers, families, staff and community agencies to facilitate continuity of health care for students.
• Maintains compliance with Beyond Support Network clinical policies and procedures, NYSED policies, and New York State Department of Health requirements.
• Performs duties in a manner consistent with professional standards, professional confidentiality and other state/local statutes and/or regulations applicable to school nursing practice.
• Conduct health and wellness assessments for students per Beyond Support Network clinical policies and procedures.
• Provides first aid and clinical assessment for staff per Beyond Support Network policies and procedures.
• Notifies family or emergency contacts of changes in student's health status and evaluations.
• Documents clinic visits on Nursing Services Form, provides copy for parent.
• Follows Communicable Disease Control Procedures, informs and advises parents and/or staff regarding policy for school exclusion and readmission.
• Distributes pertinent medical information to Beyond Support Network staff to assure the health, safety and confidentiality of the students.
• Evaluates need for consult/referrals to MD, therapies, outside agencies.
• Monitors students for evidence of physical/sexual abuse and/or neglect of students and reports as mandated by law, including pictures where applicable.
• Educates families and staff through health training and literature, as needed.
• Administers and documents medications, medical testing and treatments per health care providers' orders, parental permission according to Beyond Support Network policies and procedures, State and County guidelines.
• Maintains current MD orders and parental permission and according to Beyond Support Network policies and procedures.
• Prepares a student plan of care for warranted medical conditions including but not limited to asthma, fracture, infections, seizure, and diabetes.
• Collaborates with instructional team as needed.
• Serves as a teacher/supervisor for college nursing students/interns during the fall/spring semester.
• Tracks current physical and Immunization records for students and requests updates as needed.
• Maintains Data Base with accurate, current medical information.
• Provides Universal Precaution Protective Equipment and supplies to staff as appropriate.
• Completes accurate documentation on staff accident reports for all on the job accidents/injuries and forwards original to Human Resources.
• Monitors school environment and reports recommendations for changes to reduce health and safety hazards.
• Maintains clinical records for current students, assuring confidentiality, including locking clinic when nurses are out.
• Assures proper storage of medications in double-lock cabinet.
• Archives closed student medical records annually.
• Maintains all required documentation including session notes, nursing service form, seizure report, medication administration record, treatment record, telephone communication log, and accident and injury reports in an accurate, concise and timely manner.
• Maintains clinical supplies inventory.
• Utilizes UKERU procedures in the School Program when necessary.
• Conducts body checks on students involved in physical interventions and documents in accordance with UKERU protocol.
• Consistently complies with all agency policies and procedures.
• Constantly maintains high professional standards at work with regard to personal behavior and interactions with other staff and families.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Agency Clinical Nurse Coordinator, Director of Clinical Services, and/or Chief Education Officer.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

The Registered Nurse is expected to consistently demonstrate the following core competencies in the provision of nursing services and collaboration within the school setting:

Accountability & Dependability: Reliably fulfills assigned nursing responsibilities, including health assessments, medication administration, documentation, and follow-up care. Ensures compliance with agency policies, NYSED requirements, and New York State Department of Health regulations. Follows through on student care plans, reporting, and professional obligations.

Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and respectfully with students, families, staff, health care providers, and community agencies. Effectively shares health-related information, care instructions, and updates to support continuity of care while maintaining confidentiality.

Planning & Organizing: Plans and organizes daily nursing activities, health screenings, medication schedules, documentation, and recordkeeping. Manages multiple priorities efficiently to meet student health needs and regulatory timelines.

Adaptability & Flexibility: Adjusts priorities and nursing interventions in response to changing student health needs, emergencies, staffing demands, or environmental conditions. Responds effectively to unexpected situations while maintaining quality of care and compliance.

Self-Management: Demonstrates professionalism, emotional regulation, and sound judgment in high-pressure or emergency situations. Manages workload, time, and stress effectively while maintaining ethical standards and clinical competence.

Flexibility: Demonstrates willingness to modify schedules, care approaches, and routines as needed to support students, staff, and program needs. Supports school operations while maintaining appropriate nursing standards.

Listening: Actively listens to students, families, and staff to understand health concerns, symptoms, and needs. Uses information gathered through listening to inform clinical assessments, interventions, and referrals.

Safety Focus: Maintains a strong focus on student and staff safety. Ensures proper medication storage, infection control, universal precautions, SCIP procedures, and emergency response protocols are followed consistently.

Attention to Detail: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness in documentation, medication administration, recordkeeping, and reporting. Carefully monitors student health information, orders, permissions, and clinical data to reduce risk and ensure compliance.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Current NYS Registered Nurse License and Certification; Current CPR Certificate; One year of nursing experience, preferably in school setting or servicing children.

Must have or achieve certification within 3 months of hire in the following:

• UKERU

Applicants must be comfortable using computers and technology in a professional setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, along with the ability and willingness to learn and use organizational software systems and electronic documentation platforms.