15 hours per week

Qualifications:

Current NYS Practical Nurse License, CPR/AED/First Aid Certification. Experience in pediatric and/or community or public health nursing (prior experience in school nursing preferred). Ability to assess the health needs of students and staff; and Must possess strong communication and organizational skills and be respectful of the confidentiality of others.

Responsibilities:

Assists the Registered School Nurse in physical, visual, and auditory screening examination of students and employees. Assists in administering first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees. Prepares and maintains health records and reports. Arranges for transportation of sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, etc. Carries out routine therapeutic treatments such as preparing and applying dressings and administering certain medication upon specific instructions and/or supervision of the Registered Nurse. Maintains health office in an orderly manner and cares for the equipment used. Performs all other duties as assigned.