School Nurse

Williamson Central School District; Town of Williamson (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Williamson Central School District is seeking a School Nurse to provide professional health services for students and staff, covering physical, emotional and mental health. The position is a 10-month assignment with additional summer hours, starting ASAP, and includes full benefits.

Responsibilities include pupil health records, immunization reviews, health screenings, medication administration, first aid, attendance processing, and collaboration with the school physician and PPS team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pupil health examinations and athletic certifications.
• Maintain health records and documentation of services.
• Maintain communication with parents, teachers and staff regarding pupil health.
• Coordinate with school physician and outside agencies as needed.
• Administer medications in accordance with NYS law.

Education

New York State Certification as Registered Nurse

Job description

High School - 10 month with additional summer hours. Start ASAP. Full-time with Benefits $45,578minimum salary or based on applicable experience.

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.

1. Pupil Personnel Services
   Serves as a member of the PPS team.
2. Medication
   Stores and administers medication in accordance with New York State Law.
3. 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.
4. Health Education
   Serves as a resource for current health information obtained from outside health agencies.
5. Attendance
   1. Processes daily attendance;
   2. Processes tardy students;
   3. Processes early dismissal.
6. Environmental Health
   Conducts periodic inspection of facility and reports to appropriate staff.
7. Clerical
   Processes school Incident and Accident Insurance Claim Forms and/or Workman’s Compensation Forms.
8. 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
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Must meet New York State Certification requirements for a Registered Nurse