School Nurse (RN) Substitute - Institute for Child Development

Job Description:

About the Institute for Child Development

The Institute for Child Development (ICD) is an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), their families, and their communities through compassionate partnerships and high-quality, person-centered, evidence-based practice. Our goal is to encourage each individual to reach their potential while appreciating the strengths that neurodivergence brings to our community. Located on the Binghamton University campus and affiliated with the Psychology Department, the ICD has been providing services to children and their families for over 50 years. ICD continues to be a center of excellence for service, training, and community engagement and is also a member of The Council of Autism Service Providers.

The Children's Unit for Treatment and Evaluation (CUTE), a New York State Approved Special Education Program (ages 3-11) and NASET School of Excellence is one of ICD's many service programs. Our staff consists of devoted special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, school psychologists, board certified behavior analysts, clinical psychologists, physical education teachers, paraprofessional staff, and administrative support staff who work together to meet the needs of the individuals and families we serve. This position will be part of our dynamic team at CUTE providing center-based services to students enrolled in our program by school districts and county health departments throughout the Southern Tier of New York.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise or conduct the following:
  • Coordinate child health care information.
  • Maintain State Education Department records in alignment with regulations, including immunization surveys and other required timelines for compliance and assurances per DOH/NYSED and other overseeing agencies.
  • Dispense and monitor medication for the children on a medication regimen.
  • Attend to the general health needs and questions of the children and staff.
  • Act as the primary liaison for seizure action plans and all specialty medical instructions applicable to the school setting.
  • Assist in keeping detailed health records.
  • Contact parents and physicians when required.
  • Serve as information and consulting resource to staff.
  • Monitor and assist in maintaining OSHA safety and hygiene requirements.
  • Participate in specific child health related assessments and interventions in conjunction with staff.
  • Maintain height and weight records for all children.
  • Monitor and record receipt and update of pertinent medical information from the home setting.
  • Provide in-services to staff and children as it relates to health and safety.
• Participate in staff training as it relates to health and safety.

EXPECTATIONS

• Provide direct child instruction and care as determined by the facility calendar. Meetings, preparation, parent contact, etc. will occur outside direct child attendance times.
• Be available for ad hoc meetings and consultation during work hours as specified by Director of Educational & Direct Care Services, which may vary.
• Participate in all habilitative, self-help and emotional development programs as requested.
• Maintain appropriate cleanliness, organization and adaptation of learning spaces throughout ICD.
• Maintain effective professional relationships and work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Motivate staff and maintain a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, time management, and independent decision-making skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in staff training through lectures and service training.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development, above and beyond that required for licenses/credentials.

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

• This position will be supervised by and work closely with the Director of Educational and Direct Care Services. In vivo supervision of instructional effectiveness will be provided. In addition, consultation on program development, data evaluation and related responsibilities will be held as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be a licensed registered nurse.
• Must be fluent and easily understood in English with very good articulation to accommodate the communication and comprehension needs of the individuals served.
• Must be able to proficiently read, write, and comprehend written text and communicate in written form in English as the primary means of understanding and implementing individualized education plans and providing required documentation.
• Must have normative vision, hearing, strength, and agility in order to meet routine and emergency needs and safety of children and fellow staff. This includes:
  • Capability to lift and carry a 50-pound child a minimum distance of 100 feet
  • Capability to quickly move from floor sitting position to running to retrieve a child who may run away

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with children diagnosed with ASD.
• Prior experience as a school or pediatric nurse.
• Prior experience supervising LPNs.

ORGANIZATIONAL POLICIES

• Must be able to demonstrate, via written exam in English, competency on ICD policies and procedures as presented in staff manuals.
• Exams must be passed, (proficiency 90%), within the first month of employment. Failure to do so results in immediate probation. If the exam is not passed within three attempts, employment may be terminated. Exams will be administered a maximum of 3 times per employee.
• Per State Education Department regulations, all employees are subject to clearance through the State Central Register of Child Abuse / Maltreatment and fingerprint supported criminal history background check.
• Per state Department of Health regulations all employees are subject to clearance through the Justice Center's Staff Exclusion List prior to hiring.

HEALTH AND HYGIENE SAFEGUARDS

• The ICD physical facilities are utilized by individuals from the University and the community; therefore, we cannot guarantee that areas within ICD are allergen free.
• All staff members are required to use vinyl gloves to meet required safety and hygiene standards where applicable.
• All staff members will need to comply with hand-washing/hand-sanitizing protocols, where posted, as part of general operating procedures.

Additional Information:

Salary: $28.84/hr; part-time only for substitute nursing coverage, including supervision of LPN. Hours would fall within M-F, 8a-2p.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.


Employee Benefits: The Research Foundation for the State University of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package that is a valuable part of total compensation. This includes medical, dental, vision, dependent care subsidy and other benefits such as SUNY Tuition Assistance. Furthermore, our 10 Perks of Working at the RF provides an at-a-glance view of our top benefits that make us a great place to work.


Research Foundation Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, The Research Foundation for SUNY will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy-related conditions, reproductive health decisions, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, familial status, citizenship, physical and mental disability, prior arrest or conviction record, genetic characteristics/genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, military status or service, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state or local law.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for SUNY is a private, not for profit corporation and is a separate employer from SUNY and the State of New York and offers separate compensation and benefit plans.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.



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