Lead School Nurse (RN)

O.L.V. Human Services; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

O.L.V. Human Services is looking for a compassionate Lead School Nurse to join their team at Victory Learning Center. This role involves providing clinical support, acting as an advocate for students, and ensuring a safe learning environment. Ideal candidates will have an RN license and a passion for working with youth in education settings.

Benefits

Paid School Breaks

Paid Holidays

Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health, dental & vision insurance options

Supplemental insurance programs

Annual gym reimbursement

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• NYS RN Licensure required.
• 3-5 years of nursing experience preferred.
• TCI Observation and CPR training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily school nursing duties at Nelson School.
• Train and supervise the School Nurse Team.
• Maintain student medical records and medications.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

AAS/BSN Degree from an accredited Nursing School

Job description

Posted Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Are you a compassionate and skilled healthcare professional looking to get into an Education setting? ????????

Victory Learning Center at Nelson is seeking a dedicated School Nurse to provide exceptional care, promote wellness, and create a safe, nu rturing environment for our students and staff. Victory Academy offers specialized, individualized educational services for youth residing on our campus, supporting youth ages 11 to 21 from all over Western New York. We bridge the gap with RTF treatment teams to ensure that we provide a person-centered, trauma informed learning environment.

• Paid School Breaks (approximately 7 weeks!)
• Paid Holidays
• Additional Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health, dental & vision insurance options
• Paid Employer sponsored life insurance
• Supplemental insurance programs for additional life insurance, short-term disability, accident & cancer insurance
• Up to $600 every year for completing biometric health screenings on a single health insurance plan & up to $1,200 if a spouse completes too!
• Take advantage of our Dental & Outpatient Mental Health services while working
• Up to $180 annual gym reimbursement
• $$ Employee referral program $$

Additional Information:

• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Pay Rate: Based on relevant years of licensed experience

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FULL JOB DESCRIPTON

Job Title: Lead School Nurse

Posting Title for Recruiting: Lead School Nurse

Responsible to: Lead Principal School Age Division

Job Summary:

The Lead School Registered Nurse is an integral part of the OLV Human Services School Age programs in supporting an optimum physical, mental, emotional and social climate for all students and staff. The lead school nurse acts as an educator, advocate, liaison and consultant on health related issues for students, families and school personnel. As the Lead School RN, this person is responsible for Nelson School directly, filling in at other sites as needed, and providing clinical support and supervision to other School Nurses.

• Preform daily school nursing duties at the Nelson School.
  • Maintain student medical documentation
  • Pass student medications
  • Monitor student medical needs in the school setting
  • Collaborate with the Residential Campus regarding students
• Clinically lead and support the School Nurse Team at OLV Human Services
• Train School Nurses on medical related job duties, such as: restraint documentation, student record keeping, agency nursing policies and school health policies.
• Act as substitute nurse as needed during times of need at other Education sites due to nurse absence.
• Monitor and document physical restraints.
• In collaboration with the Building Leadership Teams, review and revise school health policies included in the parent handbook annually
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills:

• Requires the ability to utilize computer systems and software necessary to perform position functions.
• Requires effective oral/written communication and interpersonal skills for interactions with various individuals both internal and external to the program. Must be able to deal tactfully and effectively with individuals of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Significant problem solving and diagnostic skills with the ability to quickly analyze situations and adopt an effective course of action.
• Ability to handle stressful and sensitive situations in a professional manner.
• AAS/BSN Degree from an accredited Nursing School

Minimum Experience Required:

• 3-5 Years of Experience Required

License/Registration/Certifications Required:

• NYS RN Licensure

Training Requirements:

• TCI- Observation
• CPR

Physical Requirements:

The overall nature of the position is sedentary requiring little physical effort with occasional light physical exertion required. There is little, if any, exposure to environmental conditions.

• The constant physical demand of the position is sitting.
• The frequent physical demands of the position are standing, walking, climbing, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, and eye/hand/foot coordination.
• The occasional physical demands of the position are lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, grasping, and feeling.