About this role
Registered Nurse Positions are available at the following schools:
__________ Lincoln School
__________ Graham School
__________ Benjamin Turner Academy
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Performs professional nursing services at one or more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards and school health records, and provides emergency treatment for student and employee health problems; does related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
This is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for providing care to students and performing related nursing services, such as pupil health screening, notification of defects, and communicable disease control, requiring judgment and skill. This position differs from the certificated position of School Nurse-Teacher in that there is no responsibility for classroom instruction or guidance. The work is performed under the general direction of a School Physician or School Nurse-Teacher. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants.
EXAMPLES OF WORK (Illustrative only)
Assists the School Physician in physical, visual, and auditory screening examinations of students and employees.
Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees.
Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities.
Assists at school immunization clinics.
Arranges transportation of sick or injured students or employees to a hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's office in cases of emergency.
Inspects the school plant, playground, and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions.
Orders, inventories, and oversees the storage of first-aid and related health supplies and equipment.
Consults with attendance teachers, staff members, and school nurse-teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable diseases.
Prepare records and reports as required.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices, and skill in their application; working knowledge of materia medica, dietetics, sanitation, and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents, and others; ability to carry out successfully the measures prescribed; ability to plan and supervise the work of subprofessional and nontechnical personnel; good powers of observation; mental alertness; firmness; initiative; cheerfulness; patience; emotional stability; a sympathetic attitude toward the sick; good moral character; and good physical condition.
ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the State Education Department, from a course approved by that department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse status.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS
Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession of the license at the time of appointment.