Part-Time School Nurse

Williamson Central School District; Town of Williamson (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Williamson Central School District seeks a School Nurse to provide professional health services and health information for the school community. The role focuses on physical, emotional and mental health, with responsibilities spanning pupil health, immunization, screenings, medications, attendance and health education.

This 10-month, part-time position includes summer hours as needed. New York State RN certification is required. Location is Williamson, NY, with duties in the school setting.

Qualifications

• Must meet New York State Certification requirements for a Registered Nurse.

Responsibilities

• Assist with health examinations for new entrants and specified grades.
• Maintain health records and document services.
• Communicate with parents, teachers and staff regarding pupil health.
• Coordinate with school physician and outside agencies as needed.
• Conduct immunization survey and review records.
• Screen Vision/Hearing/Spinal Columns as required by NYS law.
• Serve on PPS team.
• Store and administer medication per NYS law.
• Provide first aid and care for illness or injury.
• Offer health education resources.
• Process attendance, tardies and early dismissals.
• Conduct periodic environmental health inspections.
• Process school incident/accident insurance forms.

Education

New York State RN Certification

Job description

High School - 10 month with additional summer hours. Start ASAP.

Part-Time Position

Salary TBD

JOB GOAL:

The goal of the School Nurse is to provide professional health services and serve as a source of health information for the school community. Health is defined as physical, emotional and mental health.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Pupil Health
   1. Assists with health examinations for new entrants and grades: Pre-K, K, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 and athletic certification.
   2. Maintains health records and provides documentation of services.
   3. Maintains communication with parents, teachers and staff regarding pupil’s health.
   4. Maintains close working relationship with school physician
   5. Contacts outside agencies and makes referrals when appropriat
   6. Contacts and works with support personnel within the school as needed regarding student health.
2. Immunization
   1. Conducts annual immunization survey of student records, as required by the State Health Department.
   2. Reviews immunization records of all incoming students and makes appropriate referrals.
3. Health Screening

   Maintains records and screens Vision/Hearing/Spinal Columns as required by New York State Law.

4. Pupil Personnel Services Serves as a member of the PPS team.
5. Medication Stores and administers medication in accordance with New York State Law.
6. Care of Illness or Injury=
   1. Is available at all times to administer first aid.
   2. Services pupil needs (illness, injury, counseling), handicapping conditions and chronically ill.
7. Health Education Serves as a resource for current health information obtained from outside health agencies.
8. Attendance
   1. Processes daily attendance;
   2. Processes tardy students;
   3. Processes early dismissal.
9. Environmental Health Conducts periodic inspection of facility and reports to appropriate staff.
10. Clerical Processes school Incident and Accident Insurance Claim Forms and/or Workman’s Compensation Forms.
11. Other
    1. Provides for duties subject to the direction of the Superintendent of School, Building Principal.
    2. Serves on Building committees appropriate to assist student achievement.
    3. Carries out any other assigned duties and/or responsibilities, which may be deemed appropriate by the Superintendent of Schools and the Board of Education.

Williamson Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activities, including employment, as is required by Title IX. Furthermore, Williamson Central School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or disability in admissions, participation or employment. Inquiries regarding the application of Title IX may be directed to the Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights of the Department of Education or to the District’s Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn Taylor and Bryon Rockow, who can be reached at Williamson Central School District, 5891 Route 21, P.O. Box 900, Williamson, NY 14589, via email at [e-mail] and [e-mail],or via telephone at [phone].

Must meet New York State Certification requirements for a Registered Nurse