Nurse

Sbhonline; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A Brooklyn school is seeking a qualified School Nurse to support student health and wellbeing throughout the school day and respond to medical needs as they arise.

The role involves providing basic nursing care, assessing sick or injured students, administering medications, and maintaining confidential health records while collaborating with teachers, parents, and healthcare providers to ensure a safe, healthy school environment.

Qualifications

• Prev nursing experience required.
• School, pediatric, family medicine, or related nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Strong assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, patient, responsible, and dependable.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and professionally to medical situations.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student health information.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to students during the school day.
• Assess students who become sick or injured and determine appropriate next steps.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders, parental authorization, and school policies.
• Provide first aid and respond to medical situations as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
• Communicate with parents or guardians regarding student health concerns when appropriate.
• Monitor students with allergies, asthma, diabetes, and other documented medical needs.
• Maintain and organize medications, first-aid supplies, and nursing office materials.
• Assist with health screenings and required school health documentation.
• Follow established health, safety, confidentiality, and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Help promote a safe and healthy school environment.

Skills

Nursing experience

School nursing

CPR/BLS

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Organization

Calm under pressure

Documentation

Job description

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Based on Experience

Position Overview

School Nurse

Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Based on Experience

A school in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a caring, responsible, and professional School Nurse to join its team. The School Nurse will be responsible for supporting the health and well-being of students throughout the school day and responding appropriately to medical needs as they arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to students during the school day.
• Assess students who become sick or injured and determine appropriate next steps.
• Administer medications in accordance with physician orders, parental authorization, and school policies.
• Provide first aid and respond to medical situations as needed.
• Maintain accurate and confidential student health records.
• Communicate with parents or guardians regarding student health concerns when appropriate.
• Monitor students with allergies, asthma, diabetes, and other documented medical needs.
• Maintain and organize medications, first-aid supplies, and nursing office materials.
• Assist with health screenings and required school health documentation.
• Follow established health, safety, confidentiality, and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, parents, and healthcare providers as appropriate.
• Help promote a safe and healthy school environment.

Qualifications

• Previous nursing experience required.
• School, pediatric, family medicine, or related nursing experience preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.
• Strong assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Caring, patient, responsible, and dependable.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and professionally to medical situations.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality regarding student health information.