About this role
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.