School Nurse RN

Variety Child Learning Center (VCLC) is a not-for-profit agency providing quality educational and therapeutic services to young children with disabilities. Our Facilities are located in Syosset, NY & Levittown, NY. We are currently accepting applications for a School Nurse (RN) at our East Northport location. Our school operates 12 months/year, however, we will consider an applicant who only wants to work a 10-month assignment (no summers). The salary noted is for a 12-month position and would be pro-rated accordingly. The School Nurse is responsible for direct treatment for a student's health issues and/or injury, and dispenses medication according a student's prescription. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Reviewing each student's health form prior to the 1st day of school. Contacting student's pediatrician (with parental consent) about student's health if additional information or clarification is needed. Reviewing doctor's orders for each student's prescribed medication(s) and dispensing medication according to a student's prescription. Keeping a written log of medications including name, dosage and expiration date; administration of said medications, including any reactions to the medication; and any medication errors. Writing individual health care plans for students with medical alerts including allergies, seizures and diabetes as well as training classroom team on protocol for individual health care plans Direct treatment regarding a student's health issues and/or injury and maintaining the required reports, logs, etc. Notifying staff including the Principal, Director of Family Services, Teacher, Social Worker, Parent, CEO and/or CFO depending upon the nature of the injury.

Education and Experience:

Must be a Registered Nurse and Licensed in NYS Effective communication skills Prefer a minimum of one years' experience working in a school setting with young children with disabilities and their families

CPR, AED

First Aid and Epi Pen Certified Work Environment:

This job operates in a school environment. Activities usually take place in the nurse's office or a classroom, in the gym, outside on the playground or in special activity rooms. This role routinely uses standard medical and office equipment.

Physical Demands:

This role is a physically demanding role. The employee is required to be non-sedentary. Must be able to stand; run, walk; sit; bend, climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch; The employee must be able to lift an average pre-school age child (35 pounds) and school age child (50 pounds).

Hours are:

Monday -

Friday:

8:00am - 3:30pm

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Up to $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

Pediatrics Physical Setting:

School Experience:

School Nurse:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

East Northport, NY 11731 (Required) Willingness to travel: 25% (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person