Licensed Professional Nurse - Full Time

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES is seeking a practical nurse to provide nursing services for student examinations under the supervision of a registered nurse. The role involves assisting with hearing and vision tests, basic first aid, and health checks, with responsibilities including health record maintenance as needed.

Candidates must have completed an approved practical nursing program and hold or be eligible for NY nursing licensure.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an acceptable program of practical nursing.
• Possession of a current license, or eligibility to be licensed, as a practical nurse by the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the performance of hearing and eye tests and daily check-up of students.
• Assists in rendering first aid to ill or injured students.
• Checks height and weight of students.
• May maintain student health records.

Skills

Nursing theory

Illness recognition

Instruction following

Record keeping

Education

Practical nursing program

Job description

This position is a non-competitive Civil Service position

General Statement Of Duties

Under general supervision of a registered nurse, performs nursing services in the examination of school children; performs related duties as required.

Complexity Of Duties

This is responsible work performed within the legal limits of the nursing profession.

Typical Duties

• Assists in the performance of hearing and eye tests and daily check-up of students.
• Assists in rendering first aid to ill or injured students.
• Checks height and weight of students.
• May maintain student health records.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of basic practical nursing theory and techniques.
• Knowledge of common physical and mental illnesses and their obvious symptoms.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to maintain records and charts.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience:

Successful completion of an acceptable program of practical nursing.

Necessary Special Requirement

Possession of a current license, or the eligibility to be licensed, as a practical nurse by the State of New York.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.