Part-Time School Nurse

Williamson Central School; Town of Williamson (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Williamson Central School is seeking a part-time School Nurse for a 10-month schedule with additional summer hours. The role involves providing professional health services, health information, and coordination with school personnel to support student wellbeing.

Responsibilities include health exams, immunization tracking, medication administration, health screening, PPS collaboration, and health education. Certification in New York State as a Registered Nurse is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold New York State RN license/certification.
• Experience in school health services is preferred.
• Strong communication with parents, staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Assists with health examinations for new entrants and grade levels including athletic certification.
• Maintains health records and communicates with parents, teachers and staff regarding pupil health.
• Coordinates with school physician and outside agencies for referrals when appropriate.
• Conducts annual immunization survey and reviews immunization records of students.
• Screens Vision, Hearing and Spinal Columns as required by NY State Law.
• Serves as a member of the Pupil Personnel Services (PPS) team.
• Stores and administers medication per NY State Law.
• Provides health education and supports attendance through health-related interventions.
• Performs environmental health inspections and related clerical duties for insurance forms.
• Carries out duties assigned by Superintendent and participates in building committees.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Student health services

Communication skills

Record keeping

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