Registered Nurse - School Nurse (38318)

Birch Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Birch Family Services in Bronx, NY is seeking a School Nurse to support student health and wellbeing at Pelham Bay Early Childhood Center. The nurse will provide clinical care, administer medications, manage health records, and collaborate with families and school staff to promote a safe learning environment.

Requirements include a BA in Nursing, NY RN licensure, and 2–4 years of related experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• RN with NYS licensure and 2–4 years of related experience.
• BA in Nursing and active NYS RN license required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides first aid for injuries and acute illness.
• Administers prescribed medications per policy and procedures.
• Implements health education and counseling for students.
• Maintains health records and coordinates with families and staff.
• Collaborates with public health and school administration on immunization compliance.

Education

BA in Nursing

RN License NYS

Licensure as RN NYS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Details

• Job Location: Pelham Bay Early Childhood Center - Bronx, NY 10461
• Position Type: Full Time
• Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $100,000.00
• Job Shift: Day

Role Overview

The School Nurse contributes to the well-being, academic success, and life‑long achievement of students by facilitating positive student responses to normal development; promoting health and safety; intervening with actual and potential health problems; providing case management services; and actively collaborating with others to build student and family capacity for adaptation, self‑management, self‑advocacy, and learning.

Essential Functions

• Provides first aid for injuries and acute illness.
• Initiates prompt referral to the appropriate medical facility when more extensive treatment is warranted.
• Administers properly prescribed emergency medication (e.g., Benadryl, epinephrine, glucagon, or insulin).
• Monitors student immunization compliance, notifies parents of discrepancies, and coordinates with the Principal any actions necessary to comply with state and city mandated immunization policies.
• Assists teachers in presenting health lessons as requested by principal or teacher.
• Provides health counseling for individual students and assists in preparation and deliverance of health and hygiene programs.
• Consults with parents or guardian and/or physician regarding a student’s health.
• Coordinates with public health officials in reporting communicable diseases.
• Reports and follows‑up suspected child abuse and neglect to social services authorities.
• Administers prescription and non‑prescription medication in accordance with SED requirements and Birch policy and procedures.
• Assists students, parents, and teachers in adapting to various chronic health problems.
• Participates in establishing or revising school and agency policies; alerts school administrators to health trends and problems.
• Attends team, supervision and school meetings, and any additional meetings, activities or functions the school as designated by the Principal or supervisor.
• Complies with regulatory requirements and school policy and procedures in all areas, and maintains appropriate learning environments, including clean and organized work and common areas.
• Maintains appropriate and effective interpersonal relationships with team and department members, parents, other staff, supervisors, administrators, and outside agencies. Demonstrates:
  • Open communication, flexibility and the ability to learn and utilize team building strategies
  • The ability to self‑evaluate, to utilize supervision and problem solve
  • The ability to both offer and accept assistance to/from others
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

BA in Nursing, Licensure as a Registered Nurse in NYS, meeting all education, testing and experiential requirements identified by the NYS Office of the Professions.

Experience

RN with 2–4 years related experience.

Skills & Abilities

• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office

EEO Statement

Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.