Registered Professional Nurse

Bloomfield Central School District; Town of East Bloomfield (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloomfield Central School District is seeking a devoted school nurse to provide first aid, emergency care, and health services for students and staff at our district facilities in New York.

The role requires a current NY RN license or temporary permit, with responsibilities including medication administration, health surveillance, and coordination with teachers on health-related attendance issues. Strong record-keeping and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques as they relate to medical practices and patient care.
• Ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; keep records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees.
• Consults with attendance teachers and staff on health factors affecting attendance and communicable disease.
• Administers prescribed medications to students and maintains required documentation for prescription medication.

Education

Registered Professional Nurse license (RN) in New York State

Job description

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees
• Consults with attendance teachers and staff members concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease.
• Administer prescribed medications to students and maintains required documentation for prescription medication

Must have a currentlicense to practice, or temporary permit, as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application; working knowledge of materia-medica, dietetics, sanitation and personal hygiene; skill in the application of nursing techniques and practices; ability to understand and follow technical, oral and written instructions; ability to keep records and make reports; ability to get along well with students, teachers, parents, and others; ability to carry out successfully the measures prescribed.