Qualifications:

Current NYS Registered 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:

Ensure compliance with procedures, protocols, and other instructions provided by the School Physician and/or Coordinator of Health Services; Perform hearing, vision, and other regular health screenings; Assume responsibility for appropriate assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, management and referral activities for students; Establish, monitor, and update health and immunization records; Prepare and maintain student clinic records and prepare required reports; Administer medications and nursing care procedures prescribed by student physicians; Initiate emergency procedures for students and staff, as needed; Develop and implement care plans for students with chronic conditions; Maintain clinic equipment and assess the need for consumable supplies on an annual basis; Work as part of the District team providing health services; Perform related work as required and other duties as assigned.