Substitute School Nurse - Per Diem

Brightway Living & Learning; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Paid Training

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Brightway Living & Learning is a premier nonprofit on Long Island providing educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. We are seeking a NY-licensed RN to support students with developmental disabilities, administer medications and maintain health records, and respond to medical needs with a focus on safety and care.

You will work with a dedicated team, participate in ongoing training, and contribute to a supportive learning environment that values dignity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Must be a New York State-licensed Registered Nurse.
• Relevant experience with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Ability to ensure safety of children and respond to emergencies.
• Ability to move/transport a child and navigate classroom and playground spaces.

Responsibilities

• Attend to students daily and monitor health needs.
• Treat illnesses and injuries; record and notify parents.
• Administer medications daily and maintain up-to-date records.
• Maintain up-to-date student records including physicals and immunizations.
• Administer mantoux tests for staff and new employees; maintain records.
• Provide staff in-services (OSHA, universal precautions, safety).
• Handle medical emergencies within the building; complete incident reports.
• Order medical supplies; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Empathic

Compassionate

Patient

Good communicator

Team player

Energetic

Enthusiastic

Passionate about making a difference

Education

RN license NY

Job description

About Brightway Living & Learning: Brightway Living & Learning is a premier non-profit provider of human services on Long Island, including educational, residential, day habilitation, and vocational programs. Building on a 65-year legacy as the Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), Brightway supports over 1,600 children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities through a full continuum of care. By employing persistence, adaptability, and the power of behavioral science, Brightway’s dedicated professionals enable individuals to grow, learn, and meet milestones at their own pace. Discover more about our mission and our "All Ways Forward" approach at brightwayny.org.

Make a Real Difference Every Day: Do you want a career where you directly impact lives, experiencing the deep fulfillment that comes from helping others and a strong sense of purpose?

What You'll Do:

• Daily attendance to students enrolled
• Treatment of all children for illness and injuries-treat, record and notify parents
• Administer medications daily, record and maintain up to date records.
• Maintain up to date student’s records on all students ie: physicals and immunizations
• Administer mantoux’s as needed to all staff and new employees and maintain records
• Staff in services as needed (OSHA, Universal precautions, safety etc)
• Administer care to staff in case of injury and complete incident reports as per Brightway regulations and maintain monthly tracking
• Handle all medical emergencies within building
• Order supplies
• Other duties as assigned

What you bring to Brightway:

• Registered Nurse, Licensed in New York State
• Relevant experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

What you must be able to do:

• Must be able to modify the area to secure the safety of children
• Ability to move/transport a child weighing up to 30 pounds to a height of 3 feet to place child on changing table
• Must be able to move quickly after a child up to 200 feet to prevent elopement
• Must be able to position self or maneuver classroom to facilitate student instruction in classroom and playground environment
• Must have ability to follow oral and written directions and detect/respond to fire alarms
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs with railing

Why You'll Love This Job:

• Build Meaningful Relationships: Develop strong connections with individuals and their families.
• Learn and Grow: Benefit from ongoing training and professional development.
• Be Part of a Supportive Team: Work with passionate and dedicated colleagues.
• Experience Job Satisfaction: Feel a deep sense of accomplishment knowing your work matters.

Here’s How We Support You:

• Comprehensive Paid Training: Get the skills you need to succeed.
• Invest in Your Future: Tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within Brightway Living & Learning.

If You Are:

• Empathic, compassionate, and patient
• Positive, energetic, and enthusiastic
• A good communicator and team player
• Passionate about making a difference

Brightway Living & Learning is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to actual or perceived race, color, sex, pregnancy, reproductive decision making, gender expression or identity, national origin, disability, military status, creed, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence or any other group protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to creating a deep sense of belonging and a culture where all applicants and employees feel welcomed, valued and respected. At Brightway, we believe that with the right support, progress is always possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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