Nurse

Minimum Requirements Graduation from an accredited nursing program (Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and/or National Certified School Nurse credential preferred). Current registration as a registered nurse. Possession and maintenance of a BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers, including Infant/Child/Adult. Minimum of 1 year relevant experience Experience working with sick or injured children; experience in pediatric nursing, community or school health, public health, emergency care, and triage preferred. Knowledge of basic infant and child health and development. Knowledge of health and safety standards for center-based child care settings. Physical Requirements and Work Environment: This position is located in a school setting that is adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated. Normal safety precautions apply. The work involves light physical activity and may include moderate physical activity, such as moving furniture and equipment, lifting and moving children, pushing cribs/carts/strollers, and participating in planned physical exercises with children (e.g., jumping, dancing, running). The incumbent must be able to meet minimum physical requirements and work environment demands. Specifically, the incumbent must: Lift and/or move 50 pounds or more regularly. Stand, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, lift, twist, and grasp. Participate in moderate physical exercise for extended periods of time. Be able to be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities in a variety of temperatures and weather conditions. Crouch or stand for extended periods of time. Possess hearing and visual capabilities necessary to monitor the environment and children’s wellbeing and promptly respond to emergency situations. Participate in training to obtain/maintain awareness of and ensure adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and processes to include but not limited to allergies, other dietary restrictions, health conditions, and emergency response protocols. Ability to successfully complete a physical exam and tuberculosis test (at the incumbent’s expense) prior to employment and annually thereafter (current documentation may not be older than 12 months). Security Requirements: Must successfully complete a criminal history records check. Employee may be subject to drug testing in accordance withthe CAO Drug Free Workplace Plan. Must successfully complete a Public Trust investigation with a Child Registry check. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactorily completing a criminal history records check (or other applicable security clearance) and a pre-employment drug-test (pre-identified position only). #J-18808-Ljbffr