Nurse Tuckahoe UFSD Eastchester, NY Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Qualifications Record keeping CPR Certification Nursing Staff supervision Database systems Management Childhood development RN License Word processing Spreadsheets Parent collaboration Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise First Aid Certification Working with students Desktop applications Health record tracking Parent communication in school administration Productivity software Managing patient records Nursing Full Job Description Job responsibilities include: Perform professional nursing services in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of students and employee health problems in accordance with NY State laws and District policies. Informing parents/guardians, students and teachers of a student's health condition subject to federal and state confidentiality laws Case management for students with health care needs Develop Individualized Health Plan, and Emergency Care Plans to instruct school staff in actions to take when a health professional is not present. Collaboration with other school nurses

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs professional nursing services at MS/HS level in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems in accordance with state laws and district policies; does related work as required. This is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health screening and appropriate referral and communicable disease prevention and control requiring nursing judgment and skill. The work is performed under the general direction of a School Physician, School Principal or other high-level school administrator. The following activities are illustrative of the role of the Nurse, to be performed under the supervision of the

Principal and Director of Special Education and Student Services Pupil Personnel Services:

Coordinates, administers and/or assists in the mandated health screenings of students and employees, ie. visual, auditory and physical (scoliosis) examinations. Coordinates school immunization clinics. Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees. Arranges for the safe transportation of sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's office in cases of emergency. Inventories and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment. Consults with school physician, other appropriate staff and/or administrators, primary care physicians, parents or guardians concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance, communicable disease and other health related issues. Prepares and maintains health records and reports as required by state and local authority. May use computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software in performing work assignments.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of child development as it relates to health issues, risk factors, current health practices, infection control and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to organize and maintain accurate records and make reports; ability establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers, parents and others; ability to carry out successfully the measures prescribed; ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional and non-technical personnel; good powers of observation; mental alertness; firmness; initiative, cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; sympathetic attitude toward the sick, good moral character; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Possession of a license and current registration issued by the New York State Education Department, to practice as a registered professional nurse.

NOTE:

Possession of a certificate in First Aid and CPR training may be required.

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person