Description
**Description**
**Salary Range: $66,500-$76,500 per year**
**Duties and Responsibilities**
Lead and supervise the nursing team, filling in for the Nurse Manager when needed
Provide daily clinical guidance and support to the nursing team and school
Provide regular and consistent staff supervision, including completing required observations and evaluations
Approve time reporting for nursing staff including time off requests
?Make necessary caseload assignments to department staff, ensuring that all children are receiving the necessary nursing service
Determine daily staffing patterns to ensure safe staffing is in place in all office locations
Ensure consistency and continuity of care
Provide NYS mandated programs and annual screening (including height, weight and BMI measurements) to all students
Facilitate NYS mandated immunization and communicable disease control requirements
Document all health services provided in accordance with the NYS Nurse Practice Act, maintaining all current pertinent health data for each student
Initiate and document health surveillance programs as needed, recording and compiling aggregate student health information as required by NYS Department of Health
Compile all accident/incident information for presentation at monthly School Safety Committee meetings, completing reports as necessary
Provide professional nursing services in accordance with Nursing Practice Standards, the NYS Education Department and professional licensing requirements
Identify and assess students' health needs, implementing services, and evaluating plans of care which impact student learning and achievement or safety
Act as liaison between home, school and community providers for medical issues; including visiting students at home as directed
Administer vaccinations to staff and students as needed
Monitor the general health and safety standards used within the educational program
Stay informed of student population issues and concerns
Ensure school health information files for all students are maintained, accurate and current (including IEPs, RS logs, MARs and Medicaid reimbursement)
Support the coordination, delivery, development and implementation of the School Health program
Communicate and collaborate regularly with school staff and administration, parents, students, medical providers and community resources
Identify and report school building safety or environmental issues which impact student or staff health
Assume a charge role and carry out all procedures established in case of student or staff health emergency
Participate as a member of the school's multi-disciplinary team, interpreting medical data and writing objectives for the health and safety components of the IEP
Provide staff and community educational opportunities as needed
Develop and pursue individual professional growth opportunities (may include in-service workshops, graduate courses, conferences, etc.)
Collaborate with community partners in delivery of Health Education or services as needed
Provide on-site observations for students from an accredited Nursing School or other observations as assigned
All other duties as assigned by manager
**Minimum Qualifications**
Associate's degree in nursing
Certified by NYS as a Registered Nurse (current RN license required)
At least 6 months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
**Preferred Qualifications**
Bachelor's degree in nursing
Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities
**Certifications and Trainings**
Must maintain NYS RN Licensure
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED)
Registered Professional Nurse (NYS Abuse Course and Infectious Disease Certification)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Compensation Information:
$66500.0 / Yearly - $66500.0 / Yearly
Starting At: 66500.0 Yearly
Up To: 76500.0 Yearly
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