Substitute Registered Professional Nurse

Nassau BOCES; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nassau BOCES is seeking a professional nurse to support health services across one or more schools. The role involves performing nursing care, health screenings, and maintaining student and staff health records.

You will provide first aid, assist immunization efforts, and coordinate with school staff on health factors affecting attendance and safety. A NY RN license is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved nursing program qualifying for RN.
• License to practice as RN in New York at appointment time.

Responsibilities

• Assist the School Physician with screening examinations of students and staff.
• Administer first aid and emergency treatment as needed.
• Prepare and maintain health records for school authorities.
• Assist at school immunization clinics.
• Arrange transportation for ill or injured individuals in emergencies.
• Inspect school facilities for safety and sanitary conditions.
• Inventory and oversee first aid supplies and equipment.
• Consult with teachers and School Nurse-Teachers on health factors affecting attendance.
• Prepare records and reports as required.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Record keeping

Emergency care

Communication

Safety and sanitation

Education

Registered Nurse license

Job description

This position is a non-competitive Civil Service position.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Performs professional nursing services at one or more schools in the maintenance of acceptable health standards, school health records and the emergency treatment of student and employee health problems; performs related duties as required.

COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES

Under the general direction of a School Physician or School Nurse-Teacher, this is a professional nursing position involving responsibility for giving care to students and for performing related nursing services such as pupil health screening and notification of defects and communicable disease control. This position differs from the certificated position of School Nurse-Teacher in that there is no responsibility involved for either classroom instruction or guidance. Supervision may be exercised over the work of clerical assistants.

TYPICAL DUTIES

• Assists the School Physician in physical, visual, and auditory screening examinations of students and employees.
• Administers first aid and emergency treatment to students and employees.
• Prepares and maintains health records for school authorities.
• Assists at school immunization clinics.
• Arranges to transport sick or injured students or employees to hospital, home, doctor's or dentist's offices in cases of emergency.
• Inspects the school plant, playground, and cafeteria and reports on general safety and sanitary conditions.
• Orders, inventories, and oversees the storage of first aid and related health supplies and equipment.
• Consults with attendance teachers, staff members and School Nurse-Teachers concerning a variety of health factors related to non-attendance and communicable disease.
• Prepares records and reports as required.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of nursing principles and techniques and their relation to medical practices and skill in their application.
• Working knowledge of material medical, 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.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of sub-professional and non-technical personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from a school of nursing approved by the State Education Department from a course approved by such department as qualifying for Registered Professional Nurse.

Special Requirement for Acceptance of Applications

Eligibility for a license issued by the State of New York to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse. Possession of the license at the time of appointment.

Salary

As per contract.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Nassau BOCES offers employment and educational opportunities without regard to age, color, creed, disability, familial status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, race, religion (including religious practice and/or expression), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), sexual orientation, victim of domestic violence status or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable law. In accordance with Federal law, the Nassau BOCES shall provide equal facility access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The Nassau BOCES does not discriminate or take any retaliatory action against an employee with respect to compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment because of the employee's or dependent's reproductive health decision-making. Additional information is available by contacting the following individuals: Sammy Gergis, Assistant Superintendent - Human Resources, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2358, [e-mail] and/or Mark Raimondi - Acting Director, Department of Human Resources at 516-396-2347, [e-mail]. For further information, please see Policies 0100 Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination; 0110 Sexual Harassment and 0115 Dignity for All Students Act. A complete version of the Non-Discrimination Statement and the Policy Manual are available on the Nassau BOCES website at www.nassauboces.org.