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School Nurse

The Greece Central School District believes that all students benefit from a culture where diversity, inclusion, and equity with excellence are valued. Greece Central School District welcomes stakeholders who can collaborate with other staff to ensure that our policies, regulations, practices, programs and services promote equity, inclusion, and diversity.

Salary: $55,000

Minimum Bargaining Unit: GUSS Contract

Report Times: Varies

Daily Hours: 7

Paid Work Year: 10 Months

Supervisor: District Medical Director

Civil Service Title: School Nurse

Minimum Requirements: Current New York State Registered Nurse's license.

Desired Qualifications: Understanding of New York State requirements for School Health Services, School health, or pediatric experience; Three (3) years of acute care; Strong leadership skills and ability to work independently; Strong interpersonal skills; Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task; Strong computer skills; Professional CPR/AED; Ability to work with students and parents.

Position Summary/Responsibilities: Provide school health services activities as required by NYS, under the direction of the Medical Director, as defined by Commissioner Regulations and NYS Law; These activities may include: working with the Medical Director to identify student needs including immunization compliance, acute/chronic conditions, daily medications, public health concerns and care coordination efforts in order to ensure seamless health and welfare services; Provide first aid and emergency treatment of injuries and illness of students and staff; Dispenses prescription medication and/or treatments as ordered by students' physician and requested by parents; Conducts screening exams as mandated for scoliosis, hearing, vision and color perception; Maintains and updates cumulative health records for all students in the school; Records health data and participates in an intervention program for recurring illness and other health concerns; Prepares necessary health related reports for students and staff; Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Must have the ability to drive between assigned locations. Daily attendance is expected.

Questions regarding this posting should be directed to: Mary K. Perrello, District Medical Director, View email address on click.appcast.io

All new employees must be fingerprinted and cleared for employment through the NYSED before employment begins. The Greece Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.