REGISTERED NURSE - Per Diem, EARLY EDUCATION

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children in New York seeks a Registered Nurse to assess and provide nursing care for children in the education program.

The nurse serves as liaison between families, schools, and healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with regulations and coordinating orders. The role requires NY state RN license, BLS certification, and a minimum of three years' experience in a school setting with special needs children.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in NY required.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in intake/admission process for children.
• Reviews physical assessments for compliance.
• Delivers direct patient care and administers medications per physician orders.
• Implements and monitors care plans based on physician orders.
• Monitors immunization needs and updates records.
• Acts as liaison with physicians and clinics regarding the child’s care.
• Maintains nursing office materials and equipment.
• Documents patient care and medication regimens concisely and timely.
• Develops and revises Nursing policies and procedures as needed.
• Serves as health resource for staff and interprets impact on learning.

Education

Registered Nurse license (NY)

BLS Certification

Job description

Brief Description

Registered Nurse assesses the nursing care required for the children admitted into the education program and provides care as needed. Maintains and supports compliance issues for outside regulatory agencies, including Bureau of Day Care and State Education Department. Serves as liaison between the school and the families and healthcare providers of the children. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Brief Description

Registered Nurse assesses the nursing care required for the children admitted into the education program and provides care as needed. Maintains and supports compliance issues for outside regulatory agencies, including Bureau of Day Care and State Education Department. Serves as liaison between the school and the families and healthcare providers of the children. Supports Hospital's mission to provide the highest quality care by complying with regulatory guidelines, meeting agency standards, and obtaining appropriate certification.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Participates in the Intake and Admission process of the children.
• Reviews physical assessment of each child to ensure that physicals are compliant.
• Provides direct patient care and administer medications in accordance with the physician's orders and updates orders per policy and regulation.
• Implements and monitors a plan of care based on physician's orders.
• Monitors child's immunization needs, facilitates compliance and updates records as needed.
• Acts as a liaison with community physicians and clinics regarding the child's care and services. Obtains physician's orders in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains the materials of the nursing office including biomedical equipment and medical supplies.
• Monitors and records participants' response to treatment.
• Assists with developing, maintaining, and revising Nursing policies and procedures.
• Serves as the resource person to the staff with regard to health and medical conditions of each child, and helps to interpret how this will affect learning.
• Communicates all pertinent patient care, safety, infection and quality control, medication regimen, and other medical information with the Director.
• Completes all patient care and medication regimen documentation in a concise, accurate, and timely manner.
• Functions as medical resources in case of emergency.
• Provides support to the staff of the Early Education program as needed.

Requirements

Formal education required:

Registered Nurse, licensed by New York State

BLS certification required

Previous Experience Required

A minimum of three years of recent experience in a school setting with special needs children.

Summary

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children is committed to nurturing a compassionate environment that welcomes all children, young adults, families, and staff; built on the belief that what makes us different makes us stronger, and provides unity throughout our community.

St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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