An education network in New York City is actively seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) to join one of their school-based settings as School Nurse on a Per Diem basis.
About the Opportunity:
- Start Date: ASAP
- Assignment Length: Per Diem
- Schedule: Flexible
- Hours: Vary
- Grade Levels: Kindergarten - High School Aged Students
- Training will be provided before any placement in a school setting
- Flexibility to create own schedule on a weekly basis
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care and first aid to students and staff as needed
- Administer prescribed medications and monitor their effects
- Maintain and review student health and immunization records in compliance with NYC DOE and Department of Health regulations
- Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and related service providers to support students’ health needs
- Conduct health screenings (vision, hearing, temperature, etc.) and monitor for communicable illnesses
- Support students with feeding or other medical accommodations as outlined in their care plans
- Educate students and staff on health and wellness topics, including hygiene and disease prevention
- Manage care and follow-up for students exhibiting communicable illness symptoms, following all DOE health protocols
- Document all nursing services and maintain accurate, confidential health records
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the school administration or nursing supervisor
Qualifications
- 1+ year of Nursing experience
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license
Desired Skills:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Previous experience in a School and/or related setting
- Experience working with the Pediatric population
