School registered nurse

Bond Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Job summary

Bond Health Staffing seeks an experienced RN to serve as a School Nurse in Manhattan. The role involves providing medical treatment, first aid, emergency care and medications for students under the direction of a Registered Nurse and according to policies and regulations.

You will participate in consultative processes with parents and school teams, maintain student health records, administer medications as prescribed, and ensure infection control and safety protocols across program sites.

Qualifications

• Must hold NY RN license and current registration.
• Experience in pediatric or school-based health care preferred.
• Ability to work across multiple program sites.
• Infection control knowledge and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical treatment, first aid and emergency care.
• Administer medications as prescribed and supervise storage.
• Maintain progress notes and health records for students.
• Coordinate with parents and interdisciplinary team on care plans.
• Ensure infection control and staff training as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited nursing program

1 year LPN experience

Job description

RN (School Nurse) Needed in Manhattan
Monday-Friday

Weekly Pay!

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for providing medical treatment, first aid, emergency care and medications for students in the school programs, under the direction of a Registered Nurse and in accordance with company policies, the regulations and requirements of applicable regulatory agencies and the standards of the profession.
Participates in consultative process with parents and team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves and participates as a member of interdisciplinary team.
• Is responsible for assisting Registered Nurse in coordinating and following through on provisions of health care services for students in program.
• Keeps progress notes under supervision of registered nurse for each student and summarizes for quarterly, semi-annual and annual reviews.
• Provides regular and PRN health care to students receiving services as instructed by registered nurse.
• Provides direct hygiene and health instruction to staff, students receiving services and families as required.
• Handles control of communicable diseases and infections through identification and assessment.
• Reports to consulting physician and Infection Control Nurse. Implements appropriate protective and preventive measures.
• Provides staff training in regard to infection control regularly and as needed.
• Provides first aid to students in need of immediate care, with referral to registered nurse, private physician or outside emergency services as necessary.
• Monitors required staff health records and provides tests in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
• Keeps up to date and accurate records of examinations, immunizations, illnesses, accidents and other pertinent data of students via progress notes.
• Administers medications as prescribed. Supervises secured storage of medications.
• Refers all consults and diagnostic reports to registered nurse for review.
• Transports students to appointments as necessary.
• Maintains Nursing Office.
• Orders supplies and equipment as required.
• Visits students at home as requested by Director or designee.
• Keeps abreast of changes in Nursing Services field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good organizational skills
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, students, families and outside contacts
• Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality of students and staff records
• Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services, including wheelchairs, walkers, pronestanders, laptrays and adaptive devices.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective actions.
• Must be willing to work at various program sites

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of an accredited program of professional nursing
• At least one year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the delivery of community-based health services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION

License and current registration as a Registered Nurse in the State of New York

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work may be performed under pressure; may be mentally and physically fatiguing. May be very stressful.
• Regular exposure to a variety of physical working conditions related to providing personal care assistance to students i.e. suctioning, tube feedings, trach care, colostomy bags, catherization, etc.
• Need to take special precautions in the handling of body fluids.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:

Yanet Haile
Account Manager, Bond Health Staffing
5824 12th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY, 11219
Office: 1-718-302-0040 ext. 205
Fax: [phone]
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